College comparison

Mount Mercy University vs Viterbo 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	Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA	Viterbo University La Crosse, WI
Acceptance rateViterbo University is more selective	83%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,107	1,249
Avg net price	$20,168	$21,260
Median earnings (10 yr)Mount Mercy University reports higher median earnings	$60,787	$55,660
Graduation rate	58%	68%
Median debt	$23,699	$25,000
Economic mobility	1.5%	0.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mount Mercy University and — at Viterbo 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.