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Overview |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1065/1305 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 26% |
Students |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Ogelthorpe | ||
| 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 Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,491 students)
Mercer vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Ogelthorpe than Mercer University ($43,710.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Mercer ($20,094 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 2.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($14,046 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Oglethorpe University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,867 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 77 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Mercer vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Oglethorpe University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $49,800)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/