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Overview |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Augusta University?
- Mercer University is 471.8% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Mercer than Augusta University ($39,408.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Mercer ($13,572 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 40.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($9,998 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 275.1% larger than aid received Augusta University ($33,740 vs. $8,995)
Mercer vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 172 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Mercer.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $57,300)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/