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Overview |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 3,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #202 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $50,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $50,272 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $16,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $40,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $27,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 6,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Bryant University | ||
| 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 Bryant University based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 3,592 students)
Mercer vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($50,272.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Bryant University than Mercer University ($50,272.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Bryant University ($24,197 vs. $40,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 16.6% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,528 vs. $16,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Bryant University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 18% larger than aid received Bryant University ($32,402 vs. $27,469)
Mercer vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Bryant University (65.7%)
Mercer vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Mercer University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/