College comparison

Mount Mercy University vs University of St Francis

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	University of St Francis Joliet, IL
Acceptance rateUniversity of St Francis is more selective	83%	65%
SAT (25–75)	—	1030–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,107	1,223
Avg net price	$20,168	$13,006
Median earnings (10 yr)University of St Francis reports higher median earnings	$60,787	$63,926
Graduation rate	58%	67%
Median debt	$23,699	$21,079
Economic mobility	1.5%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Mount Mercy University or University of St Francis harder to get into?

University of St Francis is more selective: Mount Mercy University's acceptance rate is approximately 83% and University of St Francis's is approximately 65% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mount Mercy University vs University of St Francis?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Mount Mercy University and 1030–1220 at University of St Francis. 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.