| Brenau vs. Mercer |
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|---|---|---|
#89 in Federal Region IV Universities #34 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$33,757 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$31,565 |
| expensive$15,840 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,971 |
| Less$13,089 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,439 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier87.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.89% |
| Lower9.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,436 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,196 |
| Smaller1,273 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,690 |
| Smaller1,163 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,506 |
| Smaller885 | Online Student Population | Larger2,029 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower33% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher16% |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 414) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculty | ||
| 11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 257 | Number of faculty | 737 |
| Lower$69,343 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.