| Emory vs. Mercer |
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|---|---|---|
#26 in National Universities #98 in World University Rankings #1 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,280 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$31,565 |
| expensive$48,750 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,971 |
| More$47,663 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,439 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,520 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter10.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.89% |
| Favorable40.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,175 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,196 |
| Larger7,407 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,690 |
| Larger7,768 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,506 |
| Smaller925 | Online Student Population | Larger2,029 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,346) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,999 | Number of faculty | 737 |
| Higher$150,101 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.