| Covenant vs. Mercer |
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|---|---|---|
#129 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #13 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$42,040 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$31,565 |
| expensive$15,700 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,971 |
| More$26,307 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,439 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier86.51% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.89% |
| Favorable39.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| 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 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,100 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,196 |
| Smaller1,087 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,690 |
| Smaller13 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,506 |
| Smaller6 | Online Student Population | Larger2,029 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower16% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 784) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 89 | Number of faculty | 737 |
| Lower$76,873 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.