| Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. Drake |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other health professions school | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,328 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$49,944 |
| cheaper$12,736 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,777 |
| Less$7,608 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier96.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.23% |
| Favorable46.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.65% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller911 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,685 |
| Smaller909 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,835 |
| Smaller2 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,850 |
| Smaller217 | Online Student Population | Larger431 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 131 | Number of faculties | 460 |
| Lower$57,049 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,342 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.