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Overview |
Mercer | MUW | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercer | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Mercer | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,339 students)
Mercer vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or MUW?
- Mercer University is 407.4% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.4% higher at Mercer than Mississippi University for Women ($39,408.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Mercer ($12,691 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 71% lower than costs at Mercer University ($8,212 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 241.3% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($33,740 vs. $9,887)
Mercer vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 205 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or MUW? 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 MUW and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Mississippi University for Women (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $19,500 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/