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Overview |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | DePauw | ||
| 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,752 students)
Mercer vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 38% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at DePauw than Mercer University ($54,400.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than DePauw ($22,087 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 2.5% lower than costs at DePauw University ($14,046 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 21.7% larger than aid received Mercer University ($41,067 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 9 points higher than at DePauw (1208)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at DePauw (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at DePauw (3.97)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than DePauw (65.8%)
Mercer vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Mercer University (85% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $588 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,588)
- Mercer graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/