Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. the Pacific's SAT midpoint is 77 points higher than Mercer's
SAT midpoint - 2
U. the Pacific's yield is 1 pts higher than Mercer's
Yield rate - 3
Mercer admits 69% vs. 71% at U. the Pacific
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. the PacificSelective
- MercerSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. the PacificTest-optional
- MercerTest-optional
How they read a record
U. the Pacific
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Mercer
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. the Pacific | Mercer |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why