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Overview |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $48,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $48,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $23,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $37,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,724 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1195/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Centre College | ||
| 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 Centre College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,357 students)
Mercer vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Centre College?
- Centre College is 22% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($48,070.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Centre College than Mercer University ($48,070.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Centre College ($22,087 vs. $23,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 14.2% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,300 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Centre College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centre College students is 10% larger than aid received Mercer University ($37,116 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Centre College (1279) is 62 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Centre College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Centre College (62.8%)
Mercer vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Centre College? 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 Centre College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Centre College is higher than Mercer University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $52,500)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Centre College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/