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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.49 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,133 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Mount Mercy College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Mount Mercy University ($40,520.00 vs. $36,606.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Mount Mercy College ($22,843 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 4.1% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,220 vs. $10,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University as Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 10.3% larger than aid received Mount Mercy University ($30,091 vs. $27,288)
Mount Mercy College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1046) is 56 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is higher than Mount Mercy University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota earn on average $2,500 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,250)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates. ($230 vs. $240)
- More Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 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/