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Georgia Georgia State Emory KSU Berry College Georgia Tech GS Ringling College of Art and Design UNCSA Georgia College Auburn Ogelthorpe| Mercer University | Savannah College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | SCAD | ||
| 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
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or SCAD?
- Mercer University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than SCAD for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Mercer than Savannah College of Art and Design ($39,408.00 vs. $39,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than SCAD ($22,087 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 11% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($14,046 vs. $15,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Savannah College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 156.4% larger than aid received Savannah College of Art and Design ($33,740 vs. $13,157)
Mercer vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 153 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or SCAD? 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 SCAD and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than Mercer University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $17,500 more per year than SCAD graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $39,800)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/