Loras vs Mount Mercy
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Loras CollegeDubuque, IACatholic collegeCFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IACatholic college
At a glance
- Loras lists Mass every weekday; Mount Mercy lists Mass 2 times a week.
- Loras has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 58% at Mount Mercy.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Mount Mercy has the lower price after aid: $17,070 a year, against $20,479 at Loras.
- Median debt is lower at Mount Mercy: $23,699, against $26,000 at Loras.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
2 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Dubuque, IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,213
1,451
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
100%
83%
Graduation rate
68%
58%
First-year retention
82%
73%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,716
$20,168
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,479
$17,070
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,033
$15,294
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,624
$16,883
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,233
$20,311
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,039
$25,244
Median debt
$26,000
$23,699
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,289
$60,787
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.