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Overview |
Mercer | HPU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Mercer | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $231 |
Diversity |
Mercer | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | HPU | ||
| 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 HPU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,981 students)
Mercer vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or HPU?
- Mercer University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Mercer than High Point University ($39,408.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than HPU ($22,087 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 17.6% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,046 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 78.2% larger than aid received High Point University ($33,740 vs. $18,930)
Mercer vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 104 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or HPU? 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 HPU and Mercer.
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $15,300 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $2,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($22,421 vs. $25,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/