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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,523 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #735 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,640 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,640 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,302 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,886 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,833 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 6,590 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Saint Xavier University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $230 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier 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
- Saint Xavier University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,523 students vs. 1,526 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Saint Xavier University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Mount Mercy College than Saint Xavier University ($36,606.00 vs. $34,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Xavier University than Mount Mercy College ($11,302 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 10.8% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($10,636 vs. $11,780)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University as Mount Mercy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($29,886 vs. $27,288)
Saint Xavier University vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Xavier University (990) is the same at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Saint Xavier University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Saint Xavier University vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Saint Xavier University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $1,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,022)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($230 vs. $248)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Xavier University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/