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Overview |
Mercer | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Mercer | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,595 students)
Mercer vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at Lewis and Clark than Mercer University ($59,250.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Lewis and Clark ($22,087 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 2.4% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($14,046 vs. $14,384)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Lewis & Clark College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 13.1% larger than aid received Mercer University ($38,167 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Lewis and Clark (3.95)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Mercer vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Mercer University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Lewis and Clark graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $50,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Lewis and Clark 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/