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Overview |
Emory | Mercer | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emory | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emory | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 8,889 students)
Emory vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Mercer?
- Emory University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Emory than Mercer University ($57,120.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Emory ($22,087 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 21.1% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,046 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 45% larger than aid received Mercer University ($48,914 vs. $33,740)
Emory vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 163 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Mercer University (90% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $57,300)
- Emory University students graduate with a $7,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($17,233 vs. $25,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/