| CAU vs. Mercer |
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|---|---|---|
#315 in National Universities #23 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$28,310 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$31,565 |
| expensive$22,474 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,971 |
| Less$12,281 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,439 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter64.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.89% |
| Lower5.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,252 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,196 |
| Smaller3,618 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,690 |
| Smaller634 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,506 |
| Smaller179 | Online Student Population | Larger2,029 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower16% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,516) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 327 | Number of faculty | 737 |
| Lower$76,950 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.