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Overview |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 793 students)
Mercer vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Warren Wilson?
- Mercer University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Mercer than Warren Wilson College ($39,408.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Warren Wilson ($22,087 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 16.6% lower than costs at Mercer University ($12,050 vs. $14,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($33,740 vs. $26,012)
Mercer vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 97 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is higher than Warren Wilson College (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $26,500 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercer graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mercer graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/