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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA Coe College University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College| Mount Mercy University | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | UNI | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,070 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,070 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,030 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,972 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,628 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 1,131 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | |||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $213 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 1,451 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or UNI?
- Mount Mercy University is 353.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($38,070.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.9% higher at Mount Mercy College than University of Northern Iowa ($38,070.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Mount Mercy College ($15,931 vs. $23,972)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 14.3% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($9,648 vs. $11,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 437.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($28,628 vs. $5,325)
Mount Mercy College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 60 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Mount Mercy College (78.8%)
Mount Mercy College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or UNI? 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 UNI and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Mount Mercy University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $1,800 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,900)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($213 vs. $230)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/