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Overview |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | Mercer | ||
| 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 Stetson University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or Mercer?
- Stetson University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Stetson University than Mercer University ($51,960.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Stetson University ($22,087 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 8.9% lower than costs at Stetson University ($14,046 vs. $15,290)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University as Mercer University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Mercer University ($42,150 vs. $33,740)
Stetson University vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Stetson University vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University or Mercer? 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 Mercer and Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than Mercer University (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $45,400)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stetson 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/