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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $225 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or MWSU?
- Mount Mercy University is 459.7% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.2% higher at Mount Mercy College than Missouri Western State University ($36,606.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Mount Mercy College ($11,917 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,200 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 159.1% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($27,288 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Mount Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Mount Mercy College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Missouri Western State University (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $9,400 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $432 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,250)
- MWSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($225 vs. $230)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/