| 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 |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$40,890 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$40,595 |
| cheaper$17,865 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$41,585 |
| More$24,594 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,938 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter74.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.73% |
| Lower15.93% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.50% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller8,889 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,414 |
| Smaller4,859 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,582 |
| Larger4,030 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,832 |
| Smaller1,814 | Online Student Population | Larger1,819 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 725 | Number of faculties | 752 |
| Lower$83,424 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,562 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.