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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $231 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Mount Mercy University is 50% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Mount Mercy College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($36,606.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Mount Mercy College ($17,776 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 4.3% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,200 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 65.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($27,288 vs. $16,487)
Mount Mercy College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Mount Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $11,500 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $155 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,405)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates. ($230 vs. $231)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/