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Overview |
Mercer | The New School | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Mercer | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
Mercer | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or The New School?
- The New School is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at The New School than Mercer University ($52,926.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than The New School ($22,087 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 91.5% lower than costs at The New School ($14,046 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than The New School (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 56.9% larger than aid received The New School ($33,740 vs. $21,504)
Mercer vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at The New School (3.59)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than The New School (57.2%)
Mercer vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or The New School? 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 The New School and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at The New School is higher than Mercer University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $4,600 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $1,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($23,872 vs. $25,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More The New School graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/