| Emory vs. Mercer |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,774 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$40,890 |
| expensive$47,722 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,865 |
| More$45,148 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,500 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter11.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.68% |
| Favorable37.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.93% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger14,841 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,889 |
| Larger7,101 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,859 |
| Larger7,740 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,030 |
| Smaller483 | Online Student Population | Larger1,814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher89% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,568 | Number of faculties | 725 |
| Higher$137,843 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,424 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.