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Overview |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at University of St Thomas than Mercer University ($48,930.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than University of St Thomas ($22,087 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 11.6% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,587 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 4.5% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($33,740 vs. $32,284)
Mercer vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 15 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Mercer University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $4,700 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/