College comparison

Evangel University vs Mount Mercy University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Evangel University Springfield, MO	Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA
Acceptance rateEvangel University is more selective	72%	83%
SAT (25–75)	1040–1260	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,229	1,107
Avg net price	$18,669	$20,168
Median earnings (10 yr)Mount Mercy University reports higher median earnings	$46,573	$60,787
Graduation rate	65%	58%
Median debt	$24,736	$23,699
Economic mobility	1.0%	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Evangel University or Mount Mercy University harder to get into?

Evangel University is more selective: Evangel University's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Mount Mercy University's is approximately 83% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Evangel University vs Mount Mercy University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1260 at Evangel University and — at Mount Mercy University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.