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Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston, SC
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Mercer UniversityMacon, GA
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#13 in Federal Region IV Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$12,570 South Carolina Residents
$37,370 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$40,890
expensive$12,690 South Carolina Residents
$18,540 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,865
Less$12,565Average Financial Aid AmountMore$24,594
Admission
Lower1,170 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Easier98.58%Acceptance RateTighter74.68%
Favorable30.53%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.93%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
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
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller3,721Total EnrollmentLarger8,889
Smaller2,695Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger4,859
Smaller1,026Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,030
Smaller616Online Student PopulationLarger1,814
Completion & Outcomes
Lower70%Graduate RateHigher73%
Lower16%Transfer-out RateHigher19%
Lower84%Retention RateHigher86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,372)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty11 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty13 to 1
311Number of faculties725
Higher$84,550Average Faculty SalaryLower$83,424
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.