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Overview |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 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 | marian.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,526 students)
Marian vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Mount Mercy College?
- Marian University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Marian than Mount Mercy University ($37,600.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Mount Mercy College ($22,554 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 12.8% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,636 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Mount Mercy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($28,904 vs. $27,288)
Marian vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 36 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Marian vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Marian University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,800)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/