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Coe College Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health University of Dubuque William Penn University Paul Smith's College| Mount Mercy University | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 1,133 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Clarkson College?
- Mount Mercy University is 146% more expensive to attend than Clarkson College for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Mount Mercy College than Clarkson College ($36,606.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson College than Mount Mercy College ($14,506 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 46% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($7,284 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Clarkson College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 185.6% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($27,288 vs. $9,554)
Mount Mercy College vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 60 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Clarkson 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 Clarkson College and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Clarkson College (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/