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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU LSU Miami Clemson Tennessee| Florida State University | Mercer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | Mercer | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,234 | 9,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,740 | $14,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,903 | $24,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,731 | $32,402 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida State | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,038 | 11,058 | ||
| Admitted | 18,793 | 7,349 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.4% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1390 | 1180/1350 | ||
| 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 State | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida State | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Florida State | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | 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
- Florida State University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (43,234 students vs. 9,124 students)
Florida State vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 909.2% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.4% higher at Mercer than Florida State University ($40,590.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than Mercer ($14,903 vs. $24,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 14% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,740 vs. $14,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Florida State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 271.1% larger than aid received Florida State University ($32,402 vs. $8,731)
Florida State vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 2 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming Florida State students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Florida State vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than Mercer University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($20,750 vs. $25,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/