Mercer vs Chapman

Mercer University and Chapman University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Mercer, rooted in the heart of Georgia, boasts a rich history and a diverse student body, while Chapman, nestled in the vibrant city of Orange, California, is known for its strong academic programs and beautiful campus. With acceptance rates of 68% and 56%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants. Mercer's popular majors include nursing, business, and education, while Chapman excels in fields such as film and media arts, business administration, and biological sciences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these universities, including student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Chapman University	Mercer University
Overview
Location	Orange, California	Macon, Georgia
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	92.0%	86.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	60.4%	75.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1210 - 1410	1220 - 1400
ACT range	26 - 31	28 - 32
Students submitting SAT score	22.0%	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	13.0%	17.0%
Total number of applicants	15,098	7,201
Total number of admissions given out	9,115	5,430
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,658	950
Yield rate	18.2%	17.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$77,782	$56,162
Average net price	$40,451	$21,164
Tuition	$58,250	$38,446
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,086 Meal plan: $5,456	Room/dormitory: $6,580 Meal plan: $6,858
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	91.0% Average amount $30,614	100.0% Average amount $32,845
Students receiving federal student loan	54.0% Average amount $5,569	51.0% Average amount $5,473
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $23,668	16.0% Average amount $10,195

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,714 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%	4,941 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%
Graduate students	2,277 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	4,068 Men 31.4% Women 68.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	33.1%	11.6%
International students	4.4%	2.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,714	3,025
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Colorado Oregon Hawaii	Georgia Florida Alabama South Carolina Tennessee

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Business Legal Profession Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Education Business Legal Profession Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	79.9%	73.6%
Dropout rate	20.0%	4.8%
Transferred out	N/A	21.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,310 Year 2: $80,459 Year 3: $88,247 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $77,350 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $85,828 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,721 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $82,686 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $64,468 Year 2: $68,422 Year 3: $79,211 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,856 Year 2: $65,651 Year 3: $74,073 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $83,362 Year 2: $71,854 Year 3: $69,038 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,455 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $67,344 Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,707 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $63,526 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,212 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $63,007 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,423 Year 2: $53,358 Year 3: $62,368	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $102,958 Year 2: $115,064 Year 3: $119,786 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,104 Year 2: $95,930 Year 3: $108,135 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,605 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $99,907 Computer Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,042 Year 2: $85,538 Year 3: $90,728 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $86,601 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $88,650 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,345 Year 2: $70,736 Year 3: $77,709 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,717 Year 2: $71,127 Year 3: $75,469 Curriculum and Instruction (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $72,283 Year 2: $72,682 Year 3: $74,940 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,626 Year 2: $49,729 Year 3: $73,114 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,605 Year 2: $54,109 Year 3: $69,855

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