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Overview |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Oak Brook, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 429 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakpoint.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $230 |
Diversity |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Oak Point | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 429 students)
Oak Point vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oak Point or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Mount Mercy College than Oak Point University ($36,606.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Oak Point University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($27,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oak Point or Mount Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mercy College or Oak Point .
Oak Point vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oak Point or Mount Mercy College? 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 Mount Mercy College and Oak Point.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $25,800 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Oak Point graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Oak Point graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More Oak Point 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/