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Overview |
Mercer | Queens | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 1,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $40,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $40,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $16,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $27,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $29,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 4,357 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 2,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Mercer | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Queens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Queens based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 1,846 students)
Mercer vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($40,790.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Queens than Mercer University ($40,790.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Queens ($24,197 vs. $27,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 13.5% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($14,528 vs. $16,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Queens University of Charlotte (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 9% larger than aid received Queens University of Charlotte ($32,402 vs. $29,713)
Mercer vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 153 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Queens? 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 Queens and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Mercer University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $44,100)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Queens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/