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Overview |
Mercer | UE | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | UE | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Mercer | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,017 students)
Mercer vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or UE?
- University of Evansville is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at UE than Mercer University ($40,100.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Mercer ($19,301 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 1.5% lower than costs at Mercer University ($13,840 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 1% larger than aid received Mercer University ($34,067 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 60 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or UE? 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 UE and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Mercer University (62% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $11,300 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $46,000)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/