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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | |||
| 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 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mount Mercy University is larger than than Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,526 students vs. 887 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Mount Mercy University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Mount Mercy College than Dakota Wesleyan University ($36,606.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Mount Mercy College ($19,825 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 42.8% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($7,450 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($27,288 vs. $21,097)
Mount Mercy College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Mount Mercy University (990) is 8 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Mount Mercy College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Mount Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Dakota Wesleyan University (74.8%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,200)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $4,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,533)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($230 vs. $274)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/