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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 1,451 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $38,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $38,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $11,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $23,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $28,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 1,436 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 1,131 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $230 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 1,451 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 90.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($38,070.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Mount Mercy College than Roosevelt University ($38,070.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Mount Mercy College ($21,503 vs. $23,972)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 40.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,030 vs. $15,525)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as Mount Mercy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($28,628 vs. $27,220)
Roosevelt University vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 48 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Mount Mercy College (78.8%)
Roosevelt University vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Roosevelt University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $700 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $1,646 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,896)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/