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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama Georgia UofSC University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Georgia State Florida Mississippi State LSU| Auburn University | Mercer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 8,889 students)
Auburn vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 279.2% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Mercer than Auburn University ($39,408.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Auburn ($22,087 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 6.8% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,046 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 244.6% larger than aid received Auburn University ($33,740 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 1 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Auburn (3.97)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or Mercer? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mercer and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Mercer University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/