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Overview |
UNF | Mercer | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,453 | 9,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #599 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,910 | $14,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,628 | $24,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $32,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UNF | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,568 | 11,058 | ||
| Admitted | 13,430 | 7,349 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1180/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNF | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNF | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UNF | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNF | 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 North Florida is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (16,453 students vs. 9,124 students)
UNF vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 848.1% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at Mercer than University of North Florida ($40,590.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Mercer ($10,628 vs. $24,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 33.2% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,910 vs. $14,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of North Florida (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 253.7% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($32,402 vs. $9,162)
UNF vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or UNF .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 77 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at UNF (3.89)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than UNF (62.3%)
UNF vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than University of North Florida (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $10,100 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNF graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/