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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 5,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | davenport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $21,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $21,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $18,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $17,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,379 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 3,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 98.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $276 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Davenport University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Davenport University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,073 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Davenport University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Davenport University?
- Mount Mercy University is 72.3% more expensive to attend than Davenport University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Mount Mercy College than Davenport University ($36,606.00 vs. $21,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davenport University than Mount Mercy College ($18,350 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davenport University are 1.8% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,444 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Davenport University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Davenport University ($27,288 vs. $17,124)
Mount Mercy College vs. Davenport University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Davenport University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davenport University or Mount Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Davenport University (3.3)
- Davenport University has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Davenport University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Davenport University? 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 Davenport University and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Davenport University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Davenport University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $33,700)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Davenport University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,750)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Davenport University graduates. ($230 vs. $276)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davenport University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/