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Overview |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Wofford College | ||
| 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 Wofford College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 1,823 students)
Mercer vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Wofford College than Mercer University ($49,760.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Wofford College ($22,087 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 6.2% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,046 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Mercer University ($36,005 vs. $33,740)
Mercer vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 47 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Mercer vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Wofford College? 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 Wofford College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Mercer University (79% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $800 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $747 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,747)
- Mercer graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Wofford College 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/