Mount Mercy University vs Benedictine College

Mount Mercy University and Benedictine College, both private institutions with strong academic reputations, offer distinct educational experiences. Mount Mercy, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, boasts a higher acceptance rate (85%) compared to Benedictine's 75% in Atchison, Kansas. While Benedictine has a slightly larger student body, Mount Mercy's student population is more diverse. Both universities excel in certain academic areas; Mount Mercy is known for its nursing and education programs, while Benedictine is recognized for its business and engineering offerings. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two institutions, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Benedictine College	Mount Mercy University
Overview
Location	Atchison, Kansas	Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	78.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.5%	81.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $100
SAT range	1100 - 1350	N/A
ACT range	22 - 30	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%
Students submitting ACT score	56.0%
Total number of applicants	2,728	1,278
Total number of admissions given out	2,687	1,035
Admitted students who chose to enroll	610	222
Yield rate	22.7%	21.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,730	$53,992
Average net price	$27,946	$25,345
Tuition	$31,830	$35,540
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,910 Meal plan: $5,270	$10,428
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,717	100.0% Average amount $24,399
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,113	75.0% Average amount $8,519
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $14,478	15.0% Average amount $13,309

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,202 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	1,290 Men 34.4% Women 65.6%
Graduate students	85 Men 55.3% Women 44.7%	290 Men 34.1% Women 65.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	14.0%
International students	1.0%	4.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,538	561
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Iowa Illinois Arizona Minnesota Wisconsin

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences	Business Health Professions Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.8%	59.9%
Dropout rate	7.3%	39.2%
Transferred out	29.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $57,978 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $54,526 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $42,194 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,842 Year 2: $36,272 Year 3: $36,478 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,647 Year 2: $32,213 Year 3: $34,741 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,946 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $26,975 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,447 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,108 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $71,895 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,297 Year 2: $68,666 Year 3: $68,063 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,444 Year 2: $52,822 Year 3: $63,134 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,232 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $60,703 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,547 Year 2: $56,847 Year 3: $56,894 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,894 Year 2: $47,846 Year 3: $56,288 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,879 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $46,541 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,384 Year 2: $41,689 Year 3: $44,808 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,591 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $41,729 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,647 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $40,888

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