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Overview |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 3,813 students)
Mercer vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or University of St Thomas?
- Mercer University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Mercer than University of St Thomas ($40,590.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Mercer ($20,469 vs. $24,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 41.8% lower than costs at Mercer University ($10,248 vs. $14,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 36.8% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($32,402 vs. $23,688)
Mercer vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 114 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than University of St Thomas (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $100 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/