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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $251 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or UWSP?
- Mount Mercy University is 446.5% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at Mount Mercy College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($36,606.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Mount Mercy College ($13,702 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 32.9% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($8,000 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 554.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($27,288 vs. $4,169)
Mount Mercy College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 60 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Mount Mercy University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $4,200 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,700)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $2,110 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,360)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($230 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/