College comparison

Mercy College of Health Sciences vs Saint Ambrose 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	Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA	Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA
Acceptance rateSaint Ambrose University is more selective	100%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	930–1170
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	867	1,916
Avg net price	$26,924	$24,691
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Des Moines, IA	Davenport, IA

Quick answers

Is Mercy College of Health Sciences or Saint Ambrose University harder to get into?

Saint Ambrose University is more selective: Mercy College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate is approximately 100% and Saint Ambrose University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mercy College of Health Sciences vs Saint Ambrose University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mercy College of Health Sciences and 930–1170 at Saint Ambrose 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.