| Mercer vs. VMI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in Virginia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$31,565 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State |
| $14,971 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$24,439 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,005 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter68.89% | Acceptance Rate | Easier71.25% |
| Lower12.71% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.73% |
| 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 Recommendations 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,196 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,527 |
| Larger4,690 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,527 |
| 4,506 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 2,029 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 737 | Number of faculty | 178 |
| Higher$86,127 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,628 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.