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Overview |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 8,286 students)
Mercer vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Jefferson than Mercer University ($43,100.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Jefferson ($22,087 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 4.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,046 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,740 vs. $32,486)
Mercer vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Mercer.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $65,600 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $57,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/