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Overview |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,920 students)
Mercer vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Mercer University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Mercer than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($39,408.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($22,087 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 9.8% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($14,046 vs. $15,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Wentworth Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 85% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($33,740 vs. $18,237)
Mercer vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 113 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Mercer (74.7%)
Mercer vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Mercer is the same as at Wentworth Institute of Technology (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $5,000 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/