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Overview |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | William Carey University | ||
| 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 William Carey University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,662 students)
Mercer vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or William Carey University?
- Mercer University is 191.9% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.9% higher at Mercer than William Carey University ($39,408.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Mercer ($15,271 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 88.2% lower than costs at Mercer University ($7,463 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as William Carey University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 153.1% larger than aid received William Carey University ($33,740 vs. $13,331)
Mercer vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 146 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
Mercer vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than William Carey University (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $16,400 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $4,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($20,192 vs. $25,000)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More William Carey University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/