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SNC Clarke University Coe College St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Monmouth College University of Dubuque William Penn University| Loras College | Mount Mercy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | loras.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,886 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,538 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,860 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Loras College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 1,319 students)
Loras College vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loras College or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Mount Mercy College than Loras College ($36,606.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Mount Mercy College ($21,886 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 15.2% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($9,230 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loras College as Mount Mercy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Loras College ($27,288 vs. $25,538)
Loras College vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loras College or Mount Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mercy College or Loras College .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 98 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Loras College vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loras College or Mount Mercy College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mount Mercy College and Loras College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Loras College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/