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Overview |
Mercer | Union University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $256 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,731 students)
Mercer vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Union University?
- Mercer University is 11% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Mercer than Union University ($39,408.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Union University ($22,087 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 30.8% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,740 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 18.3% larger than aid received Union University ($33,740 vs. $28,520)
Mercer vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 54 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Union University (3.8)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Union University (52.6%)
Mercer vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Union 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 Union University and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Mercer University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,840 vs. $25,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($256 vs. $258)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/