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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| University of Florida | Mercer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Mercer | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Florida | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 8,889 students)
Florida vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 780.2% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Mercer than University of Florida ($39,408.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Mercer ($11,740 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 28.3% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,950 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of Florida (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 219.7% larger than aid received University of Florida ($33,740 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 60 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Florida (3.9)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Mercer University (84% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $5,300 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $57,300)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $9,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($15,815 vs. $25,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($163 vs. $258)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/