Mount Mercy vs University of Saint Joseph
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, 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.University of Saint JosephWest Hartford, CTCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Mercy colleges.
- Mount Mercy lists Mass 2 times a week; University of Saint Joseph lists Mass once a week.
- University of Saint Joseph has the higher graduation rate: 64% 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 $24,563 at University of Saint Joseph.
Catholic life
Faith grade
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.
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
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.
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.
FSacramental life: Minimal (grade F): 0 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
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.
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
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.
DCampus culture and residence life: 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.
Service and Catholic social teaching
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.
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
2 times a week
Once a week
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
West Hartford, CT
Setting
City
City
Students
1,451
1,939
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
83%
79%
Average SAT
950
Graduation rate
58%
64%
First-year retention
73%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,168
$27,989
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,070
$24,563
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,294
$23,940
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,883
$24,054
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,311
$27,701
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,244
$31,958
Median debt
$23,699
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,787
$59,908
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.