Cedar Rapids, IA · Dubuque, IA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Mount Mercy University | University of Dubuque | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 86.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $39,070 | $40,065 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $39,070 | $40,065 |
| Average Net Price | $13,733 | $15,692 |
| Graduation Rate | 56.0% | 41.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Mount Mercy University accepts 78.8% of applicants. University of Dubuque accepts 86.9%. Tuition is close: $39,070 at Mount Mercy University, $40,065 at University of Dubuque. Mount Mercy University graduates 56% of students in 6 years. University of Dubuque graduates 41%.
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
Mount Mercy University has lower published tuition: $39,070 versus $40,065. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Mount Mercy University: 56% of students finish in 6 years. University of Dubuque is at 41%.
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.