- Both Mount Mercy University and Central College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Mount Mercy University has more expensive tuition of $39,070 than Central College ($20,988).
- Mount Mercy University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.24% than Central College (70.09%).
- Mount Mercy University is larger with 1,526 students than Central College (1,169 students).
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| #11 in Iowa | Rankings | #197 in Liberal Arts Colleges #18 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | Location | Pella, IA |
Mount Mercy College| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,070 | Undergraduate | $20,988 |
| $11,410 | Graduate | |
| $22,913 | Financial Aid | $10,764 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 | |
| 57.24% | Acceptance Rate | 70.09% |
| 28.66% | Yield | 11.44% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,526 | Total Students | 1,169 |
| 1,271 | Undergraduate | 1,169 |
| 255 | Graduate | 0 |
| 232 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $48,400 | 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 Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) $5,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,660 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 84 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 99 Full-time 21 Part-time |
| 245 Full-time 124 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 324 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| $57,608 for Faculties $49,937 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,886 for Faculties $44,988 Part-time |