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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #703 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1250 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $261 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Mount Mercy University ($37,000.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Mount Mercy College ($23,067 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 5.8% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,050 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Concordia University Seward ($27,288 vs. $26,141)
Mount Mercy College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Seward (1076) is 86 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Concordia University-Seward students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Seward students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mount Mercy College (3.5)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Concordia University-Seward? 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 Concordia University-Seward and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Concordia University Seward (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,000)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,250 vs. $25,250)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($230 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward 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/