Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Mount Mercy's yield is 9 pts higher than U. Mobile's
Yield rate - 2
U. Mobile admits 78% vs. 83% at Mount Mercy
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. MobileAccessible
- Mount MercyAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. MobileTest-optional
- Mount MercyTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Mobile
GPA is required; the high school record is considered.
Mount Mercy
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Mobile | Mount Mercy |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why