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Overview |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 8,889 students)
Mercer vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Mercer University ($49,800.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($22,087 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 1.1% lower than costs at Mercer University ($13,890 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 9.7% larger than aid received Mercer University ($37,006 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 40 points higher than at Mercer (1217)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mercer (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (3.95)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Louis University-Main Campus and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than Mercer University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/