- Both University of Dubuque and Mount Mercy University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- University of Dubuque has more expensive tuition of $40,065 than Mount Mercy University ($39,070).
- Mount Mercy University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.24% than University of Dubuque (74.16%).
- University of Dubuque is larger with 1,776 students than Mount Mercy University (1,526 students).
| University of Dubuque View More Rivals | Mount Mercy University View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Iowa | 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 Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,065 | Undergraduate | $39,070 |
| $9,020 | Graduate | $11,410 |
| $26,780 | Financial Aid | $22,913 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 | Application Fee | |
| 74.16% | Acceptance Rate | 57.24% |
| 40.20% | Yield | 28.66% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 1,776 | Total Students | 1,526 |
| 1,444 | Undergraduate | 1,271 |
| 332 | Graduate | 255 |
| 51 | Online Enrollment | 232 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $42,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 930) $5,564 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 106 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 84 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 433 Full-time 98 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 245 Full-time 124 Part-time |
| $53,766 for Faculties $51,704 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,608 for Faculties $49,937 Part-time |