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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $247 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lincoln University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,833 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Mount Mercy University is 421.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.9% higher at Mount Mercy College than Lincoln University ($36,606.00 vs. $14,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Mount Mercy College ($11,199 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 11.6% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($9,530 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Lincoln University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 211.1% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($27,288 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Mount Mercy College .
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Mount Mercy College vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Lincoln University (60% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $31,500)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $1,710 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,960)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($230 vs. $247)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/