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Overview |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Saint Anselm College | ||
| 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,977 students)
Mercer vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Saint Anselm College than Mercer University ($43,940.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Saint Anselm College ($22,087 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 13.9% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,046 vs. $16,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Saint Anselm College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($33,740 vs. $27,936)
Mercer vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Mercer University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/