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Overview |
Mercer | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Cedarville 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,960 students)
Mercer vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Cedarville University?
- Mercer University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Mercer than Cedarville University ($39,408.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Cedarville University ($22,087 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 67.2% lower than costs at Mercer University ($8,400 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 71.8% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($33,740 vs. $19,637)
Mercer vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 48 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Cedarville University (3.9)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Mercer vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Mercer University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/