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Overview |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 8,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #191 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $47,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $47,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $35,125 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $27,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 14,112 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 11,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 8,137 students)
Mercer vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($47,146.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Duquesne University than Mercer University ($47,146.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Duquesne University ($24,197 vs. $35,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 7.5% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($14,528 vs. $15,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Duquesne University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($32,402 vs. $27,980)
Mercer vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 79 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Duquesne University (3.8)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Duquesne 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 Duquesne University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Mercer University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/