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Overview |
Mercer | ONU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercer | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mercer | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,015 students)
Mercer vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or ONU?
- Mercer University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Mercer than Ohio Northern University ($39,408.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than ONU ($22,087 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 8.9% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,900 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($33,740 vs. $24,235)
Mercer vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 59 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at ONU (3.78)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than ONU (54.4%)
Mercer vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or ONU? 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 ONU and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than Mercer University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/