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Overview |
Mercer | Butler | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Butler based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 5,525 students)
Mercer vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Butler?
- Butler University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Butler than Mercer University ($43,470.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Butler ($22,087 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 8.6% lower than costs at Butler University ($14,046 vs. $15,260)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Butler University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Butler University ($33,740 vs. $25,728)
Mercer vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 8 points higher than at Butler (1209)
- Incoming Butler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Butler (3.92)
- Butler has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Butler? 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 Butler and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Mercer University (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/