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Overview |
Mercer | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $275 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Mercer | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Champlain College | ||
| 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 Champlain College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,543 students)
Mercer vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Champlain College than Mercer University ($43,800.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Champlain College ($22,087 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 16.3% lower than costs at Champlain College ($14,046 vs. $16,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Champlain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Champlain College ($33,740 vs. $26,498)
Mercer vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 61 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Mercer vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Champlain College is higher than Mercer University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $47,200)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,643 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,643)
- Mercer graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/