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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Coe College Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $230 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,526 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 284.7% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.7% higher at Mount Mercy College than Western Illinois University ($36,606.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Mount Mercy College ($11,213 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University 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 Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 74.6% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($27,288 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Mercy University (990) is 20 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Western Illinois University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $100 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $2,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $24,704)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($230 vs. $255)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois 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/