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Overview |
Biola University | Mercer | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Biola University | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Mercer?
- Biola University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Biola University than Mercer University ($44,382.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Biola University ($22,087 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 33.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,522 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Mercer University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Biola University ($33,740 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 102 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Mercer University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/