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Coe College William Penn University CULVER Southeast Missouri State University OKWU WSC University of Dubuque Western Illinois University| Mount Mercy University | Missouri Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $20,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $20,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $18,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $17,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,824 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 1,117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Missouri Valley 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Missouri Valley College?
- Mount Mercy University is 75.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.6% higher at Mount Mercy College than Missouri Valley College ($36,606.00 vs. $20,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Mount Mercy College ($18,450 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Valley College are 3.3% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,300 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 55.8% larger than aid received Missouri Valley College ($27,288 vs. $17,514)
Mount Mercy College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Mount Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Missouri Valley College (61.2%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Missouri Valley College (60% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,500)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/