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Overview |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 3,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #721 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $40,096 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $40,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $10,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $21,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $36,426 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 21,210 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 18,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 85% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 3.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 990/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 3,322 students)
Mercer vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Wingate University?
- Mercer University is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $40,096.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Mercer than Wingate University ($40,590.00 vs. $40,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Mercer ($21,464 vs. $24,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 36.1% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,676 vs. $14,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Wingate University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,426 vs. $32,402)
Mercer vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 177 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (85%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Wingate 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 Wingate University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Wingate University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $52,900)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Mercer graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/