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Emory University vs. Mercer University

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 23.86% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 22.25%.
Emory University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 10.65% and Emory University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 40.37% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Emory University
33,450 (13,406/20,037) 3,562 (1,558/2,004) 1,438 (631/807) 11% (12%/10%) 40% (41%/4%)
Mercer University
9,813 (3,616/6,197) 6,760 (2,475/4,285) 859 (341/518) 69% (68%/69%) 13% (14%/8%)
Average21,632 (8,511/8,511)5,161 (2,017/3,145)1,149 (486/663)23.86% (23.7%/36.9%)22.25% (24.1%/21.1%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1385. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 690 and the average SAT Math score is 695.
Emory University has the highest SAT scores of 1,520 and Mercer University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,250 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Emory University
43%
(623)
1520740780
Mercer University
40%
(341)
1250640610
Average41.50% 1385690695

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 31. By subject, the average ACT English score is 27 and the ACT math score is 26.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Emory University
20%
(286)
34
Mercer University
17%
(148)
282726
Average18.50% 312726

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Emory University
✗✓ ✔✓ ✓✓ ✓✓
Mercer University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✔✗ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)