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ECU UNC Charlotte Georgia UNCW Georgia State Emory KSU Berry College NC State ASU NCAT Georgia Tech| Mercer University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or UNCG?
- Mercer University is 791.2% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Mercer than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($39,408.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Mercer ($10,979 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 41.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($9,924 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 308.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($33,740 vs. $8,257)
Mercer vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 182 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $18,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/