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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Parkside | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Parkside?
- Mount Mercy University is 481.2% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.3% higher at Mount Mercy College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($36,606.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Mount Mercy College ($8,510 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 33.5% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($7,966 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 284.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($27,288 vs. $7,098)
Mount Mercy College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Mount Mercy University (990) is 20 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Mount Mercy College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,000)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $715 lower median federal student loan debt than Parkside graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,965)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Parkside graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/