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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | ESU | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $200 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | ESU | ||
| 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
- Emporia State University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or ESU ?
- Mount Mercy University is 593.6% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.4% higher at Mount Mercy College than Emporia State University ($36,606.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Mount Mercy College ($14,854 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($9,308 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 410.5% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($27,288 vs. $5,345)
Mount Mercy College vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 40 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming ESU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or ESU ? 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 ESU and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Emporia State University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $6,900 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $2,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $22,250)
- ESU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($200 vs. $230)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/