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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #455 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Asbury University | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Asbury University?
- Mount Mercy University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Mount Mercy College than Asbury University ($36,606.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Mount Mercy College ($21,506 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 23.2% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($8,636 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Asbury University ($27,288 vs. $24,888)
Mount Mercy College vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 111 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Mount Mercy University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,500)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $3,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,943)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/