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Georgia Georgia State Emory KSU Berry College Georgia Tech GS Georgia College Auburn Ogelthorpe Elon Clemson| Gainesville State College | Mercer University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | mercer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $39,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $39,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $14,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $33,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 7,556 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 5,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 1190/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 33% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
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| % In-State | - | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 13% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Mercer | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Mercer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Mercer?
- Mercer University is 1,630.7% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 368.5% higher at Mercer than Gainesville State College ($39,408.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 89.6% lower than costs at Mercer University ($7,408 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Gainesville State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($33,740 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Mercer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Mercer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercer or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Gainesville College vs. Mercer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/