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Overview |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Holy Cross | ||
| 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,083 students)
Mercer vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Holy Cross than Mercer University ($57,600.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Holy Cross ($22,087 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 18.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($14,046 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 17.4% larger than aid received Mercer University ($39,615 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Mercer .
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Mercer vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Mercer University (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $23,100 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- Mercer graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross 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/