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Overview |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Augustana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Augustana based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,349 students)
Mercer vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Augustana?
- Augustana College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Augustana than Mercer University ($47,766.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Augustana ($22,087 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 19.2% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,782 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Augustana College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Mercer University ($34,946 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Mercer vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Mercer University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Augustana graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $55,100)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/