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Overview |
Mercer | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercer | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dayton is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (11,674 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at University of Dayton than Mercer University ($46,170.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than University of Dayton ($22,087 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 9.6% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($14,046 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of Dayton (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 5.7% larger than aid received University of Dayton ($33,740 vs. $31,920)
Mercer vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 30 points higher than at University of Dayton (1187)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dayton (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at University of Dayton (3.77)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than University of Dayton (74.1%)
Mercer vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or University of Dayton? 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 University of Dayton and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than Mercer University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates of Mercer University and University of Dayton have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($57,300 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/