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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 20, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $230 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | 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
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Mount Mercy College?
- Albertus Magnus College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Mount Mercy University ($36,682.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Mercy University than Albertus Magnus College ($24,078 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mercy University are 41.5% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($10,636 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Albertus Magnus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Albertus Magnus College ($27,288 vs. $26,016)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus 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 Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Albertus Magnus College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Albertus Magnus College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $29,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($230 vs. $299)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/