| Mercer vs. Piedmont |
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|---|---|---|
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #20 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$30,680 |
| expensive$17,865 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,940 |
| More$24,594 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,138 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier74.68% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.35% |
| Lower15.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.07% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger8,889 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,843 |
| Larger4,859 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,245 |
| Larger4,030 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller598 |
| Larger1,814 | Online Student Population | Smaller572 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,242) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 725 | Number of faculties | 333 |
| Higher$83,424 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,552 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.