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Overview |
Mercer | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Mercer | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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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% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Mercer | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,607 students)
Mercer vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 53.1% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Mercer University ($60,350.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($22,087 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 20.4% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,046 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 31.4% larger than aid received Mercer University ($44,331 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Mercer vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Mercer University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges 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/