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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Mount Mercy University is 461.5% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.2% higher at Mount Mercy College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($36,606.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Mount Mercy College ($13,322 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 34.8% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($7,890 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 551.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($27,288 vs. $4,187)
Mount Mercy College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 60 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,600)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $2,721 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,971)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/