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Overview |
Mercer | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Taylor University | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,221 students)
Mercer vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Taylor University?
- Mercer University is 6% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Mercer than Taylor University ($39,408.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Taylor University ($22,087 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 27% lower than costs at Mercer University ($11,058 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Taylor University ($33,740 vs. $23,303)
Mercer vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 26 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Taylor University (3.87)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Mercer vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Taylor 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 Taylor University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Mercer University (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/