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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 96 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 74.1% | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | - | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 96 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Crossroads College?
- Mount Mercy University is 135.3% more expensive to attend than Crossroads College for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at Mount Mercy College than Crossroads College ($36,606.00 vs. $15,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Crossroads College than Mount Mercy College ($18,320 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 58% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($6,730 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Crossroads College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 237.3% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($27,288 vs. $8,090)
Mount Mercy College vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or Mount Mercy College .
- Crossroads College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Crossroads 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 College and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Crossroads College (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $33,500)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crossroads College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/