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Overview |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 7,201 students)
Mercer vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 26% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Mercer University ($51,140.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Saint Joseph's University ($24,197 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 8.3% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,528 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($32,402 vs. $29,400)
Mercer vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Joseph's University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Mercer University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $57,300)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/