| Mercer vs. CAU |
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|---|---|---|
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #315 in National Universities #23 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$26,446 |
| cheaper$17,865 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,156 |
| More$24,594 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,498 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 18 ACT |
| Easier74.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.26% |
| Favorable15.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.73% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,889 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,000 |
| Larger4,859 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,427 |
| Larger4,030 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller573 |
| Larger1,814 | Online Student Population | Smaller171 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,516) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 725 | Number of faculties | 282 |
| Higher$83,424 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,943 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.