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Overview |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 7,121 students)
Mercer vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Seattle U than Mercer University ($50,328.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Seattle U ($22,087 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 3.9% lower than costs at Mercer University ($13,524 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,740 vs. $30,917)
Mercer vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 25 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Mercer University (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $57,300)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/