| Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. UIU |
| Rankings* | #29 in Federal Region VII Universities #17 in Iowa Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other health professions school | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,328 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$19,000 |
| cheaper$12,736 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,958 |
| Less$7,608 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,470 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 970 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier96.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.23% |
| Favorable46.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.35% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| 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 | Larger3,072 |
| Smaller909 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,463 |
| Smaller2 | Graduate Student Population | Larger609 |
| Smaller217 | Online Student Population | Larger2,114 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher44% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| Higher67% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 752) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,172) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 131 | Number of faculties | 412 |
| Higher$57,049 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,227 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.