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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 157 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | crossroads.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $11,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $11,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $30,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $315 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 60% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Crossroads Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 157 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Crossroads Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Crossroads Bible College?
- Mount Mercy University is 208.9% more expensive to attend than Crossroads Bible College for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.9% higher at Mount Mercy College than Crossroads Bible College ($36,606.00 vs. $11,850.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads Bible College are 1.3% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,500 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Crossroads Bible College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is ?% larger than aid received Crossroads Bible College ($27,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Crossroads Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads Bible College or Mount Mercy College .
Mount Mercy College vs. Crossroads Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Crossroads Bible 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 Crossroads Bible College and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Crossroads Bible College (60% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Crossroads Bible College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $29,200)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $8,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $30,485)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Crossroads Bible College graduates. ($230 vs. $315)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads Bible College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/