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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Willamette University than Mount Mercy University ($45,000.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than Willamette University ($24,078 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 34.8% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,636 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($27,700 vs. $27,288)
Mount Mercy College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 238 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Mount Mercy University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/