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Overview |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Marquette University than Mercer University ($45,860.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Marquette University ($22,087 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 4.2% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,046 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Marquette University ($33,740 vs. $29,102)
Mercer vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 2 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Marquette University? 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 Marquette University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Mercer University (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/