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Georgia Georgia State Emory KSU Berry College Georgia Tech GS Georgia College Auburn Ogelthorpe Elon Clemson| Mercer University | University of North Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercer | UNG | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Mercer | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $170 |
Diversity |
Mercer | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Mercer based on total student enrollment (18,074 students vs. 9,124 students)
Mercer vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or UNG?
- Mercer University is 892.4% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.5% higher at Mercer than University of North Georgia ($40,590.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Mercer ($11,687 vs. $24,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 18% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,310 vs. $14,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 401.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($32,402 vs. $6,456)
Mercer vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 204 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at UNG (3.5)
- UNG has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or UNG? 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 UNG and Mercer.
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $13,200 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($170 vs. $258)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/