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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $217 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 66% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Dickinson College than Mount Mercy University ($60,776.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than Dickinson College ($24,078 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 49.8% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,636 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 45% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($39,554 vs. $27,288)
Mount Mercy College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Mount Mercy College .
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mount Mercy University (84% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $45,900)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,250)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($217 vs. $230)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/