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Overview |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 3,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $34,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $34,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 9,041 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1190/1356 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $251 |
Diversity |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | University of Portland | ||
| 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
- Mercer University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 3,457 students)
Mercer vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 34% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at University of Portland than Mercer University ($54,400.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than University of Portland ($24,197 vs. $34,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Portland ($14,528 vs. $16,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as University of Portland (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 6.4% larger than aid received Mercer University ($34,476 vs. $32,402)
Mercer vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 22 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or University of Portland? 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 Portland and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Mercer University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $1,700 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,300)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $687 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,313 vs. $25,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/