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Overview |
Mercer | KSU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Mercer | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| 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 | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 67% | NaN | ||
| 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 | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Mercer | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 0 students)
Mercer vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or KSU?
- Mercer University is 866.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.6% higher at Mercer than Kennesaw State University ($39,408.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Mercer ($15,451 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 22.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,467 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 553.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($33,740 vs. $5,161)
Mercer vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than KSU (62.5%)
Mercer vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or KSU? 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 KSU and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Kennesaw State University (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/