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Coe College UW-Stout Madison College Regis College Alverno College University of Dubuque William Penn University| Mount Mercy University | Herzing University Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 68.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $245 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Herzing University-Madison?
- Mount Mercy University is 209.7% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.7% higher at Mount Mercy College than Herzing University Madison ($36,606.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Mount Mercy College ($22,720 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 15.1% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($9,243 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 403.2% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($27,288 vs. $5,423)
Mount Mercy College vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Mount Mercy College .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Herzing University Madison (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,400)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $1,463 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Madison graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,713)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Madison graduates. ($230 vs. $245)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/