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Overview |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Marist College | ||
| 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 Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 6,464 students)
Mercer vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Marist College?
- Marist College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Marist College than Mercer University ($43,900.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Marist College ($22,087 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 22.1% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,046 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 47.3% larger than aid received Marist College ($33,740 vs. $22,904)
Mercer vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Mercer vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Marist 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 Marist College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Mercer University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/