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Overview |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $289 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 158 students)
Mercer vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Laurel University?
- Mercer University is 275.3% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.3% higher at Mercer than Laurel University ($39,408.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Mercer ($19,269 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 51.4% lower than costs at Mercer University ($9,280 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 443.1% larger than aid received Laurel University ($33,740 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 323 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Mercer vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Laurel University? 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 Laurel University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is the same as at Laurel University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $38,900)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,969)
- Mercer graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Mercer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/