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Overview |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,610 students)
Mercer vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Luther- Norse than Mercer University ($47,510.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Luther- Norse ($22,087 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 31.6% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,670 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Luther College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 5% larger than aid received Mercer University ($35,441 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 38 points higher than at Luther- Norse (1179)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Luther- Norse (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Mercer University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $50,000)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/