| Mercer vs. TU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #60 in Federal Region IV Universities #26 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 (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$31,565 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,640 |
| expensive$14,971 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,290 |
| More$24,439 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,906 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier68.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter38.30% |
| Lower12.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable70.71% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,196 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,471 |
| Larger4,690 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,022 |
| Larger4,506 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller449 |
| Larger2,029 | Online Student Population | Smaller659 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower28% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower49% |
| 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: 134) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 737 | Number of faculty | 241 |
| Higher$86,127 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$52,592 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.