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Overview |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #365 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | augsburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $41,284 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $41,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,559 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,409 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $32,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 3,423 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1188/1376 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Augsburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,088 students)
Mercer vs. Augsburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Augsburg College?
- Augsburg College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($41,284.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Augsburg College than Mercer University ($41,284.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Augsburg College ($22,087 vs. $25,409)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 21.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,559 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Augsburg College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($33,740 vs. $32,266)
Mercer vs. Augsburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Augsburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augsburg College or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 185 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Augsburg College has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Augsburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Augsburg 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 Augsburg College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Augsburg College is higher than Mercer University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $52,000)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augsburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/