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Overview |
DU | Mercer | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
DU | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
DU | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 13% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 8,889 students)
DU vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Mercer?
- University of Denver is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at DU than Mercer University ($55,260.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than DU ($22,087 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Denver ($14,046 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 9% larger than aid received University of Denver ($33,740 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 32 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Mercer (74.7%)
DU vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Mercer University (78% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $6,100 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $57,300)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- DU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/