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Overview |
Mercer | Meredith | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Meredith | ||
| 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,587 students)
Mercer vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Meredith than Mercer University ($42,420.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Meredith ($22,087 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 12% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,544 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 13.1% larger than aid received Meredith College ($33,740 vs. $29,825)
Mercer vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 181 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Mercer vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Meredith College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $40,000)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/