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Overview |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Aquinas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 342 students)
Mercer vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Aquinas College?
- Mercer University is 84.6% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Mercer than Aquinas College ($39,408.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Mercer ($20,892 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 58.7% lower than costs at Mercer University ($8,850 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 163.2% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($33,740 vs. $12,820)
Mercer vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 102 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Mercer vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Aquinas College (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/