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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 8,889 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 289.4% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Mercer than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($39,408.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Mercer ($18,588 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 26.3% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,122 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 275.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($33,740 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 4 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Mercer (74.7%)
UA Huntsville vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $6,800 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/