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Overview |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,526 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtmercy.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,606 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,606 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,078 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,288 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,569 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 1,181 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
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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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Mount Mercy College | UW-Superior | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,526 students)
Mount Mercy College vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Mercy College or UW-Superior?
- Mount Mercy University is 460.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.5% higher at Mount Mercy College than University of Wisconsin Superior ($36,606.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Mount Mercy College ($12,908 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 51.7% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($7,013 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 639.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($27,288 vs. $3,691)
Mount Mercy College vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Mercy College or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Mount Mercy College .
- The average SAT score at Mount Mercy University (990) is the same at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming Mount Mercy College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Mount Mercy College vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Mercy College or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Mount Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mount Mercy University earn on average $8,200 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,700)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Superior graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,000)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Superior graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/