Mercy College of Health Sciences vs Rieman Nursing College

Mercy College of Health Sciences and Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, both esteemed institutions dedicated to healthcare education, offer distinct learning experiences. Mercy College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while Blessing Rieman maintains a more selective admissions process. Mercy College's student body is predominantly female, while Blessing Rieman's is more evenly balanced between genders. In terms of popular majors, Mercy College offers a wider variety of healthcare-related programs, including nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, while Blessing Rieman focuses primarily on nursing education. With different graduation rates and unique strengths, these colleges cater to diverse student needs and aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and preferences.

	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	Mercy College of Health Sciences
Overview
Location	Quincy, Illinois	Des Moines, Iowa
Campus setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	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
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)	Not required	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	141 Men 5.7% Women 94.3%	951 Men 15.9% Women 84.1%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	0.1%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	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)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,379 Year 2: $57,149 Year 3: $57,102	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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