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Overview |
Mercer | PC | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Mercer | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Mercer | PC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,199 students)
Mercer vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or PC?
- Mercer University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Mercer than Presbyterian College ($39,408.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Mercer ($21,571 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 24.3% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,300 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 1.9% larger than aid received Mercer University ($34,379 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 135 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at PC (3.6)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than PC (59.4%)
Mercer vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or PC? 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 PC and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Mercer University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $9,600 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $47,700)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- Mercer graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/