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Overview |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #108 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | simmons.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $24,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $36,606 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,001 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Simmons University | ||
| 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 Simmons University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,710 students)
Mercer vs. Simmons University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Simmons University?
- Simmons University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,060.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Simmons University than Mercer University ($43,060.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Simmons University ($22,087 vs. $24,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 16.5% lower than costs at Simmons University ($14,046 vs. $16,368)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,606 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Simmons University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Simmons University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 54 points higher than at Simmons University (1163)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Simmons University (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Simmons University (3.87)
- Simmons University has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Simmons University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Simmons University? 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 Simmons University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Simmons University is higher than Mercer University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Simmons University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $52,800)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simmons University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Simmons University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Simmons University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/