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Overview |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Lakeland, Florida | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,593 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | floridapoly.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $3,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $12,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 56% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Florida Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Florida Poly based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,593 students)
Mercer vs. Florida Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Florida Poly?
- Mercer University is 1,150.3% more expensive to attend than Florida Poly for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,150.3% higher at Mercer than Florida Polytechnic University ($39,408.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Polytechnic University than Mercer ($12,373 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Polytechnic University are 32.8% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,580 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Florida Polytechnic University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 268.9% larger than aid received Florida Polytechnic University ($33,740 vs. $9,147)
Mercer vs. Florida Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Florida Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Poly or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Florida Poly (3.53)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Florida Poly (56%)
Mercer vs. Florida Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Florida Poly? 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 Florida Poly and Mercer.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/