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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Central | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Central?
- Mount Mercy University is 355.3% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.6% higher at Mount Mercy College than University of Central Missouri ($36,606.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Mount Mercy College ($15,117 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 9.7% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($9,699 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 318.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($27,288 vs. $6,517)
Mount Mercy College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 20 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Central (71.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Central? 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 Central and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than University of Central Missouri (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,500)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $191 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,441)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central 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/