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Georgia Georgia State Emory KSU Berry College GS Georgia Tech Georgia College Auburn Ogelthorpe Elon Clemson| Mercer University | North Georgia College & State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercer | North Georgia | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Dahlonega, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | northgeorgia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | North Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $3,882 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $13,703 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $8,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Mercer | North Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,226 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 56.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 47.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | North Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | North Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| 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 | North Georgia | ||
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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 | North Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Mercer | North Georgia | ||
| 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 North Georgia based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 0 students)
Mercer vs. North Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or North Georgia?
- Mercer University is 915.1% more expensive to attend than North Georgia for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $3,882.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.6% higher at Mercer than North Georgia College & State University ($39,408.00 vs. $13,703.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Georgia College & State University are 72.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($8,144 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than North Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is ?% larger than aid received North Georgia College & State University ($33,740 vs. $0)
Mercer vs. North Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or North Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Georgia or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at North Georgia (3.41)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than North Georgia (56.2%)
Mercer vs. North Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or North Georgia? 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 North Georgia and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than North Georgia College & State University (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/