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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs Mount Mercy University

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Mount Mercy University, both located in the vibrant state of Iowa, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Mary's, a private Catholic university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Mount Mercy's 75%. While Mount Mercy has a slightly larger student body, Saint Mary's offers a more diverse student population. Both universities excel in different areas of study; Saint Mary's is known for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, while Mount Mercy specializes in healthcare and business. With comparable graduation rates, both institutions provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these two esteemed universities and make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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Mount Mercy University

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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Overview

Location Cedar Rapids, Iowa Winona, Minnesota
Campus setting City: Midsize Town: Distant
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system 4-1-4 Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 78.0% 79.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 81.0% 97.8%
Application fees
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 1,278 1,587
Total number of admissions given out 1,035 1,552
Admitted students who chose to enroll 222 234
Yield rate 21.4% 15.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $53,992 $53,010
Average net price $25,345 $21,606
Tuition $35,540 $38,780
Room & board $10,428
Room/dormitory: $5,550
Meal plan: $4,370
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $24,399 		100.0%
Average amount $29,804
Students receiving federal student loan 75.0%
Average amount $8,519 		64.0%
Average amount $5,074
Students taking out private loans 15.0%
Average amount $13,309 		18.0%
Average amount $13,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 1,290
Men 34.4% Women 65.6% 		1,246
Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students 290
Men 34.1% Women 65.9% 		3,455
Men 27.9% Women 72.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Low
Out-of-state students 14.0% N/A
International students 4.8% 1.7%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize Town: Distant
Dormitory capacity 561 982
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Iowa Illinois Arizona Minnesota Wisconsin N/A

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Law Enforcement and Firefighting
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Psychology
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio 14:1 18:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 59.9% 56.7%
Dropout rate 39.2% 43.3%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,108
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $71,895
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,297
  • Year 2: $68,666
  • Year 3: $68,063
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,444
  • Year 2: $52,822
  • Year 3: $63,134
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,232
  • Year 2: $58,402
  • Year 3: $60,703
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,547
  • Year 2: $56,847
  • Year 3: $56,894
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,894
  • Year 2: $47,846
  • Year 3: $56,288
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,879
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $46,541
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $36,384
  • Year 2: $41,689
  • Year 3: $44,808
Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,591
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $41,729
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,647
  • Year 2: $39,009
  • Year 3: $40,888
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $205,288
  • Year 2: $188,108
  • Year 3: $200,367
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,392
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $92,831
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $83,325
  • Year 3: $84,496
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,293
  • Year 2: $72,469
  • Year 3: $75,257
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $59,124
  • Year 3: $73,455
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,971
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $66,522
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,579
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $65,510
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,954
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,989
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,143
  • Year 2: $58,221
  • Year 3: $60,858
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,758
  • Year 2: $49,840
  • Year 3: $60,264

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