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Lipscomb Georgia Samford University Georgia State Emory Middle Tennessee State University Vanderbilt KSU Berry College Georgia Tech GS Elon| Mercer University | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $225 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Belmont?
- Mercer University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Mercer than Belmont University ($39,408.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Belmont ($22,087 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 2.8% lower than costs at Mercer University ($13,670 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Belmont University ($33,740 vs. $22,080)
Mercer vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 59 points higher than at Belmont (1158)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Belmont (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Belmont (3.83)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Mercer University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $3,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($21,780 vs. $25,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/