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Overview |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,362 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $32,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $32,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $30,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $20,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,895 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Benedictine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,362 students)
Mercer vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Benedictine College?
- Mercer University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Mercer than Benedictine College ($39,408.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Benedictine College ($22,087 vs. $30,067)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 21.3% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,580 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 61.4% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($33,740 vs. $20,907)
Mercer vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 88 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Benedictine College? 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 Benedictine College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Benedictine College (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $42,600)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/