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Overview |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mchs.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,328 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,328 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,450 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,881 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,973 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 74% |
Admission |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 164 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 162 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $213 |
Diversity |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 907 students)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy College of Health Sciences or UNI?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences is 106.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($17,328.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at UNI than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($19,940.00 vs. $17,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($15,931 vs. $24,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($9,450 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Health Sciences than University of Northern Iowa (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Health Sciences students is 30.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($6,973 vs. $5,325)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy College of Health Sciences or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Mercy College of Health Sciences .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mercy College of Health Sciences (3.12)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UNI (94.4%)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy College of Health Sciences or UNI? 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 UNI and Mercy College of Health Sciences.
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $300 more per year than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,400)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,625)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($206 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/