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Overview |
Mercer | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,903 students)
Mercer vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Southern Adventist University?
- Mercer University is 71.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Mercer than Southern Adventist University ($39,408.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Southern Adventist University ($22,087 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 68.6% lower than costs at Mercer University ($8,330 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 141% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($33,740 vs. $14,000)
Mercer vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Mercer vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Southern Adventist University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $44,600)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Mercer graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/