Mount Mercy vs University of Saint Mary
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 MaryLeavenworth, KSCatholic college
At a glance
- Mount Mercy lists Mass 2 times a week; University of Saint Mary lists Mass every weekday.
- Mount Mercy has the higher graduation rate: 58% against 48% at University of Saint Mary.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Mount Mercy has the lower price after aid: $17,070 a year, against $21,899 at University of Saint Mary.
- The average price after aid is lower at Mount Mercy: $20,168 a year, against $22,519 at University of Saint Mary.
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.
BSacramental 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.
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.
FTheology and core curriculum: 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.
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.
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
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Leavenworth, KS
Setting
City
Town
Students
1,451
1,414
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.
DAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
83%
87%
Average SAT
1029
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Graduation rate
58%
48%
First-year retention
73%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,168
$22,519
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,070
$21,899
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,294
$16,474
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,883
$17,722
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,311
$21,597
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,244
$26,595
Median debt
$23,699
$22,018
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,787
$59,483
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.