Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College | Franklin Springs, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Thomas University | Thomasville, GA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | Rome, GA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $11,000 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel College | $23,664 | 62.66% | 37% | 12:1 | 850 |
| Mercer University | $40,890 | 74.68% | 73% | 13:1 | 8,889 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | $40,595 | 81.73% | 72% | 20:1 | 16,414 |
| Thomas University | $11,640 | 46.09% | 67% | 12:1 | 1,531 |
| Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 12/08/2017) | ||||
| Average | $11,000 | - | 0.00% | 14.00:1 | 35 |