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Overview |
Georgia | Mercer | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 8,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #236 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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 Georgia is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 8,889 students)
Georgia vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 302.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Mercer than University of Georgia ($39,408.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Mercer ($17,180 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 28.8% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,904 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of Georgia (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 191.9% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($33,740 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 35 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mercer (3.98)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than Mercer University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $900 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $56,400)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $5,854 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($19,146 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($197 vs. $258)
- More Georgia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/