- Waldorf University is a private school while Mount Mercy University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Mount Mercy University has more expensive tuition of $39,070 than Waldorf University ($25,220).
- Mount Mercy University has tighter acceptance rate of 57.24% than Waldorf University (71.85%).
- Waldorf University is larger with 2,763 students than Mount Mercy University (1,526 students).
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| Rankings | #11 in Iowa | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Forest City, IA | Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Known as | Mount Mercy College | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | 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 | ||
| $25,220 | Undergraduate | $39,070 |
| $5,220 | Graduate | $11,410 |
| $7,445 | Financial Aid | $22,913 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 71.85% | Acceptance Rate | 57.24% |
| 28.70% | Yield | 28.66% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,763 | Total Students | 1,526 |
| 2,295 | Undergraduate | 1,271 |
| 468 | Graduate | 255 |
| 2,096 | Online Enrollment | 232 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 25% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 6% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $42,400 | 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 Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 588) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 84 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| 230 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 245 Full-time 124 Part-time |
| $51,165 for Faculties $41,600 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,608 for Faculties $49,937 Part-time |