Is Mercer University, USA a better option than Aligarh Muslim University, India for doing MBA?

Mercer University offers a tuition fee of $40,890 (INR 3,420,963). The tuition fee for DePaul University is $44,460 (INR 3,719,639) as per the information on the web. Even though the difference in tuition fees between the two universities is minimal, one can make a decision based on their budget and the course they wish to opt for. Certain other expenses that the students need to keep in mind include living expenses, books, and various other supplies.

Both Universities are well-known American Universities securing the rank of 170 and 151 respectively in 2024 among the National Universities according to the top-ranking publishers. Hence, one can tell that DePaul University holds a higher rank than Mercer University in terms of ranking. Other factors that need to be taken into consideration before seeking admission to either of the universities are location, budget, programs offered, acceptance rate, and scholarships. The acceptance rate of Mercer University is 74.7% while the acceptance rate of DePaul University is 70% making admission in both universities moderately selective.

Mercer University offers various campuses such as Macon, Atlanta, Savanna, and Columbus. The Macon Campus is home to the School of Medicine, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the School of Business along with programs of the College of Professional Advancement and the College of Health Professions. The Atlanta campus is home to the College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, and College of Professional Advancement along with programs of the School of Business and College of Education. The Savannah Campus is home to the four-year M.D. programme in the School of Medicine and so is the Columbus Campus.

Mercer University requires that all 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd year students reside within the campus itself however, 4^th year students are not guaranteed campus housing thus, they need to search for off-campus housing. To meet off-campus living expenses, students can take up jobs or apply for work-study positions. Students must select their housing based on their budget. To ensure one’s safety at the apartment the students can always reach out to the local neighbors and ask for all the necessary details as required.

The students’ safety at Mercer University is of utmost importance thus the University ensures 24-hour, 365-day availability of Campus police to ensure the maintenance of quality life for students and faculty at Mercer University Atlanta. The official University website also provides detailed information on students’ safety both on and off-campus.