Cedar Rapids, IA · Orange City, IA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mount Mercy University | Northwestern College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 87.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $39,070 | $35,300 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $39,070 | $35,300 |
| Average Net Price | $13,733 | $12,791 |
| Graduation Rate | 56.0% | 64.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Mount Mercy University accepts 78.8% of applicants. Northwestern College accepts 87.0%. Mount Mercy University's tuition is $39,070. Northwestern College's is $35,300. Northwestern College is cheaper. Mount Mercy University graduates 56% of students in 6 years. Northwestern College graduates 64%.
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
Mount Mercy University. It accepts 78.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Northwestern College has lower published tuition: $35,300 versus $39,070. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Northwestern College: 64% of students finish in 6 years. Mount Mercy University is at 56%.
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.