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Overview |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,328 students)
Mercer vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at University of Dallas than Mercer University ($44,630.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than University of Dallas ($22,087 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 1.7% lower than costs at Mercer University ($13,810 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 7.4% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,231 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is the same at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming Mercer students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at University of Dallas (3.9)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
Mercer vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Mercer University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $9,300 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/