- Both Clarke University and Mount Mercy University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Clarke University has more expensive tuition of $39,600 than Mount Mercy University ($39,070).
- Mount Mercy University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.24% than Clarke University (63.19%).
- Mount Mercy University is larger with 1,526 students than Clarke University (965 students).
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| Rankings | #11 in Iowa | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dubuque, IA | Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Known as | Mount Mercy College | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,600 | Undergraduate | $39,070 |
| $12,224 | Graduate | $11,410 |
| $24,206 | Financial Aid | $22,913 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 63.19% | Acceptance Rate | 57.24% |
| 22.31% | Yield | 28.66% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 965 | Total Students | 1,526 |
| 785 | Undergraduate | 1,271 |
| 180 | Graduate | 255 |
| 80 | Online Enrollment | 232 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 581) $5,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 84 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 233 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 245 Full-time 124 Part-time |
| $57,076 for Faculties $45,809 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,608 for Faculties $49,937 Part-time |