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Overview |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Calvin University | ||
| 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 Calvin University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,231 students)
Mercer vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Calvin University?
- Mercer University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Mercer than Calvin University ($39,408.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Calvin University ($22,087 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 26% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,150 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Calvin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Calvin University ($33,740 vs. $26,448)
Mercer vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 15 points higher than at Calvin University (1202)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Calvin University (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Calvin University (3.84)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Calvin University (74.2%)
Mercer vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Calvin 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 Calvin University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Mercer University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $47,000)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,449)
- Mercer graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/