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Overview |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Palos Heights, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 908 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trnty.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,800 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,800 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,822 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,678 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 706 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 499 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| 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 |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,555 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $230 |
Diversity |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Trinity Christian College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 908 students)
Trinity Christian College vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity Christian College or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Mount Mercy College than Trinity Christian College ($36,606.00 vs. $33,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than Mount Mercy College ($18,822 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 1.3% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,500 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Trinity Christian College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Trinity Christian College ($27,288 vs. $26,678)
Trinity Christian College vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity Christian College 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 Trinity Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 107 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Trinity Christian College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Trinity Christian College (70.7%)
Trinity Christian College vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity Christian College 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 Trinity Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Mount Mercy University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Trinity Christian College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,700)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $2,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,555)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity Christian College graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity Christian College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/