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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Wayne, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 4,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | wsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $5,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $5,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $8,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $14,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $7,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $20,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $207 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | WSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wayne State College is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. WSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or WSC?
- Mount Mercy University is 542.2% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 542.2% higher at Mount Mercy College than Wayne State College ($36,606.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Mount Mercy College ($14,271 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 19.9% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($8,870 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Wayne State College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 248.2% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($27,288 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or WSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSC or Mount Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSC (3.36)
Mount Mercy College vs. WSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or WSC? 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 WSC and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Wayne State College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $6,500 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $2,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($20,050 vs. $22,250)
- WSC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($207 vs. $230)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/