| Mercer vs. SCAD |
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|---|---|---|
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| 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 Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$31,565 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$41,630 |
| cheaper$14,971 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,620 |
| More$24,439 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,304 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter68.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.98% |
| Lower12.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.40% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,196 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,550 |
| Smaller4,690 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,552 |
| Larger4,506 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,998 |
| Larger2,029 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,798 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,986) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,797) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 737 | Number of faculty | 867 |
| Lower$86,127 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,547 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.