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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 2,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $52,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $52,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $11,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $30,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $32,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 2,794 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,072 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Mount Mercy University ($52,490.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than Gustavus Adolphus College ($24,078 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 3.5% lower than costs at Gustavus Adolphus College ($10,636 vs. $11,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($32,808 vs. $27,288)
Mount Mercy College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Mount Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Mount Mercy University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/