College comparison

Mount Mercy University vs Saint Mary's 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	Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN
Acceptance rateSaint Mary's College is more selective	83%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	1130–1325
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,107	1,458
Avg net price	$20,168	$25,292
Median earnings (10 yr)Mount Mercy University reports higher median earnings	$60,787	$59,354
Graduation rate	58%	69%
Median debt	$23,699	$27,000
Economic mobility	1.5%	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Mount Mercy University or Saint Mary's College harder to get into?

Saint Mary's College is more selective: Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate is approximately 83% and Saint Mary's College's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mount Mercy University vs Saint Mary's College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mount Mercy University and 1130–1325 at Saint Mary's 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.