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Overview |
Mercer | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #621 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Mercer | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Mercer | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Mercer University is 253.1% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.1% higher at Mercer than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($39,408.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Mercer ($17,002 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 54.1% lower than costs at Mercer University ($9,112 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 793.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($33,740 vs. $3,776)
Mercer vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Mercer .
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
Mercer vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $9,900 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $57,300)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and Mercer graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide and Mercer graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/