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Overview |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,054 students)
Mercer vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Ithaca College than Mercer University ($48,126.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Ithaca College ($22,087 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 13.4% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,046 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Ithaca College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($33,740 vs. $29,677)
Mercer vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Mercer .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Ithaca College? 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 Ithaca College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Mercer University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $56,100)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Mercer graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/