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