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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $270 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 63.4% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Bard College than Mount Mercy University ($59,800.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than Bard College ($24,078 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 61.5% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,636 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 96.4% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($53,584 vs. $27,288)
Mount Mercy College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Mount Mercy College .
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Bard 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 Bard College and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Mount Mercy University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,600)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $3,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,194)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($230 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/