Sioux City, IA · Cedar Rapids, IA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Morningside University | Mount Mercy University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 78.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $38,190 | $39,070 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $38,190 | $39,070 |
| Average Net Price | $12,073 | $13,733 |
| Graduation Rate | 53.0% | 56.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Morningside University accepts 70.6% of applicants. Mount Mercy University accepts 78.8%. Tuition is close: $38,190 at Morningside University, $39,070 at Mount Mercy University. Morningside University graduates 53% of students in 6 years. Mount Mercy University graduates 56%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Morningside University. It accepts 70.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Morningside University has lower published tuition: $38,190 versus $39,070. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Mount Mercy University: 56% of students finish in 6 years. Morningside University is at 53%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.