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Georgia Georgia State Emory KSU Berry College Georgia Tech GS Georgia College Auburn Ogelthorpe Elon Clemson| Augusta State University | Mercer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Mercer | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
ASU | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 33% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ASU | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 773.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.1% higher at Mercer than Augusta State University ($39,408.00 vs. $16,416.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 37% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,250 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Augusta State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($33,740 vs. $0)
ASU vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or ASU .
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than ASU (54.7%)
ASU vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Augusta State University (60% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/