| Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. Saint Ambrose |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #25 in Federal Region VII Universities #16 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,328 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$35,598 |
| cheaper$12,736 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,405 |
| Less$7,608 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,910 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier96.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.92% |
| Favorable46.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.30% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank 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 Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller911 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,747 |
| Smaller909 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,118 |
| Smaller2 | Graduate Student Population | Larger629 |
| Larger217 | Online Student Population | Smaller157 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower44% | Graduate Rate | Higher64% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,624) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,576) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 131 | Number of faculties | 316 |
| Lower$57,049 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$69,880 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.