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Overview |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 9,124 students)
Mercer vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Drexel than Mercer University ($58,293.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Drexel ($24,197 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 20.8% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,528 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Drexel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Mercer University ($33,654 vs. $32,402)
Mercer vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 3 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Mercer University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,243)
- Mercer graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/