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Overview |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,283 students)
Mercer vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Carroll University?
- Mercer University is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Mercer than Carroll University ($39,408.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Carroll University ($22,087 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 21.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,564 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 41% larger than aid received Carroll University ($33,740 vs. $23,933)
Mercer vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 130 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Mercer vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Carroll University (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $44,200)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/