- Both Mount Mercy University and Saint Ambrose University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Mount Mercy University has more expensive tuition of $39,070 than Saint Ambrose University ($35,598).
- Mount Mercy University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.24% than Saint Ambrose University (60.81%).
- Saint Ambrose University is larger with 2,747 students than Mount Mercy University (1,526 students).
Mount Mercy University View More Rivals | Saint Ambrose University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Iowa | Rankings | #17 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | Location | Davenport, IA |
Mount Mercy College| Known as | St. Ambrose University | St Ambrose University |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,070 | Undergraduate | $35,598 |
| $11,410 | Graduate | $19,405 |
| $22,913 | Financial Aid | $22,910 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 57.24% | Acceptance Rate | 60.81% |
| 28.66% | Yield | 16.95% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,526 | Total Students | 2,747 |
| 1,271 | Undergraduate | 2,118 |
| 255 | Graduate | 629 |
| 232 | Online Enrollment | 157 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 28% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| 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: 570) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) $7,412 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,576 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 84 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 191 Full-time 125 Part-time |
| 245 Full-time 124 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 422 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| $57,608 for Faculties $49,937 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,864 for Faculties $50,976 Part-time |