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Georgia Elon Wofford College Clemson Georgia State Davidson Emory KSU Rhodes College Berry College CofC UofSC| Mercer University | Furman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercer | Furman | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.61 | ||
| 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 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Furman | ||
| 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 Furman based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,443 students)
Mercer vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Furman?
- Furman University is 40.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Furman than Mercer University ($55,392.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Furman ($22,087 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 7.8% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,046 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Furman University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,384 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Furman (67%)
Mercer vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Furman? 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 Furman and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Mercer University (87% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Furman graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $54,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Furman graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,443)
- Mercer graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Furman graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Furman 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/