Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Mount Mercy's yield is 12 pts higher than Westmont's
Yield rate - 2
Westmont admits 77% 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
- WestmontSelective
- Mount MercyAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- WestmontTest-optional
- Mount MercyTest-optional
How they read a record
Westmont
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank 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 | Westmont | Mount Mercy |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | 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