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Overview |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,546 students)
Mercer vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Bethel University?
- Bethel University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($41,110.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Bethel University than Mercer University ($41,110.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Bethel University ($22,087 vs. $29,915)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 22.2% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,490 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($33,740 vs. $24,586)
Mercer vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 90 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Mercer vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Mercer University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University 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/