Cedar Rapids, IA · Orange City, IA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mount Mercy University | Northwestern College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 80.4% |
| In-State Tuition | $40,878 | $36,710 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $40,878 | $36,710 |
| Average Net Price | $24,347 | $26,347 |
| Graduation Rate | 58.0% | 66.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,417 | 1,705 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 14 | 15 |
GradFax Analysis
Mount Mercy University accepts 82.5% of applicants. Northwestern College accepts 80.4%. Mount Mercy University's tuition is $40,878. Northwestern College's is $36,710. Northwestern College is cheaper. Mount Mercy University graduates 58% of students in 6 years. Northwestern College graduates 66%.
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
Northwestern College. It accepts 80.4% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Mount Mercy University, on average. After aid, students pay $24,347/year versus $26,347/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Northwestern College: 66% of students finish in 6 years. Mount Mercy University is at 58%.
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.