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Overview |
Trinity College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitycollegeqc.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,989 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,989 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,256 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Trinity College | 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 | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Trinity College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 101 students)
Trinity College vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Mount Mercy College than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($36,606.00 vs. $24,989.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences are 28.8% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($8,256 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is ?% larger than aid received Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences ($27,288 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity 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 College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Trinity College (3.42)
Trinity College vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 College.
- Graduates from Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn on average $1,400 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,900)
- Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,250)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Trinity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/