College comparison

Mount Mercy University vs North Central College

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	Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA	North Central College Naperville, IL
Acceptance rateNorth Central College is more selective	83%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1055–1310
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,107	2,428
Avg net price	$20,168	$21,044
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Cedar Rapids, IA	Naperville, IL

Quick answers

Is Mount Mercy University or North Central College harder to get into?

North Central College is more selective: Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate is approximately 83% and North Central College's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mount Mercy University vs North Central College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mount Mercy University and 1055–1310 at North Central College. 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.