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Overview |
Mercer | TCU | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Mercer | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mercer | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at TCU than Mercer University ($53,890.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than TCU ($22,087 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 1.5% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($14,046 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($33,740 vs. $28,048)
Mercer vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 3 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than TCU (56.1%)
Mercer vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or TCU? 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 TCU and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Mercer University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $300 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $57,300)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/