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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue BSU Coe College Benedictine University IU South Bend IU Manchester University University of Dubuque UC Merced| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Mount Mercy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $230 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 1,526 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 442.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.5% higher at Mount Mercy College than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($36,606.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Mount Mercy College ($10,908 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 40.7% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($7,560 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 378.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($27,288 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Mount Mercy University (990) is 30 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $1,342 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($20,908 vs. $22,250)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($216 vs. $230)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/