Mercy College of Health Sciences vs Bastyr University

Mercy College of Health Sciences and Bastyr University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Mercy College, located in Des Moines, Iowa, boasts a 100% acceptance rate, welcoming a diverse student body with open arms. Bastyr University, nestled in Kenmore, Washington, is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. While Mercy College excels in nursing programs, Bastyr University shines in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Mercy College's student body is predominantly female (87%), while Bastyr University's is more evenly balanced (53% female, 47% male). Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Mercy College achieving a 75% rate and Bastyr University reaching 80%. Dive into the comparison table to discover more intriguing differences and similarities between these two exceptional universities and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Bastyr University	Mercy College of Health Sciences
Overview
Location	Kenmore, Washington	Des Moines, Iowa
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate		44.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	97.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	18 - 22
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score		14.0%
Total number of applicants		132
Total number of admissions given out		128
Admitted students who chose to enroll		51
Yield rate		39.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$34,694
Average net price		$18,129
Tuition		$19,754
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		77.0% Average amount $10,183
Students receiving federal student loan		65.0% Average amount $5,436
Students taking out private loans		12.0% Average amount $13,742

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	75 Men 17.3% Women 82.7%	951 Men 15.9% Women 84.1%
Graduate students	676 Men 14.9% Women 85.1%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	2.5%	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	132	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Family and Consumer Sciences Natural Resources and Conservation	Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	57.9%
Dropout rate	N/A	42.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $57,398 Nutrition Sciences (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $21,681 Year 2: $21,740 Year 3: $55,873 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $22,411 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $35,020 Energy and Biologically Based Therapies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $32,747 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,707 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $31,557 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $32,755 Year 2: $33,850 Year 3: $30,483 Nutrition Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,720 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $28,908 Culinary Arts and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,138 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,825 Year 2: $57,137 Year 3: $57,287 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,551 Year 2: $51,551 Year 3: $50,597 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $48,954 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $49,575 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,805 Year 2: $42,532 Year 3: N/A Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: N/A Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: N/A

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