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Minnesota State University-Mankato KU Coe College Winona State University University of Dubuque William Penn University| Mount Mercy University | Southwest Minnesota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Marshall, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 6,930 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | smsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $8,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $8,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $9,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $15,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $7,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | |||
| 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $21,678 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $224 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | Southwest Minnesota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Minnesota State University is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,930 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Mount Mercy University is 314.1% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 314.1% higher at Mount Mercy College than Southwest Minnesota State University ($36,606.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Minnesota State University than Mount Mercy College ($15,004 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($9,258 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Southwest Minnesota State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 269.3% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($27,288 vs. $7,389)
Mount Mercy College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or Southwest Minnesota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Minnesota State University or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008) is 18 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Southwest Minnesota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. Southwest Minnesota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or Southwest Minnesota State 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 Southwest Minnesota State University and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,200)
- Southwest Minnesota State University students graduate with a $572 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($21,678 vs. $22,250)
- Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mercy College graduates. ($224 vs. $230)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Minnesota State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/