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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Mount Mercy College?
- Agnes Scott College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Agnes Scott College than Mount Mercy University ($45,456.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than Agnes Scott College ($24,078 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 25.8% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($10,636 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Mount Mercy University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($34,267 vs. $27,288)
Agnes Scott College vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Mount Mercy University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,600)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/