| Drake vs. Mount Mercy |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region VII Universities #13 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$51,960 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$40,878 |
| expensive$12,825 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,148 |
| More$30,485 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,337 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,300 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter63.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.52% |
| Lower9.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.94% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,345 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,417 |
| Larger2,585 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,139 |
| Larger1,760 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller278 |
| Larger546 | Online Student Population | Smaller225 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 454 | Number of faculty | 156 |
| Higher$93,608 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,878 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.