| Mercer vs. UTC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #207 in National Universities #7 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 | ||
| expensive$31,565 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,448 Tennessee Residents $18,512 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,971 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,110 Tennessee Residents $19,174 Out-of-State |
| More$24,439 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,908 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter68.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.09% |
| Lower12.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.25% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Smaller9,196 | Total Enrollment | Larger11,775 |
| Smaller4,690 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger10,202 |
| Larger4,506 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,573 |
| Larger2,029 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,264 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| 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: 3,537) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,252) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 737 | Number of faculty | 779 |
| Lower$86,127 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,410 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.