| Piedmont vs. Mercer |
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|---|---|---|
#20 in Federal Region IV Universities #9 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$30,680 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,890 |
| cheaper$11,940 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,865 |
| Less$20,138 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter64.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.68% |
| Favorable20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.93% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,843 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,889 |
| Smaller1,245 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,859 |
| Smaller598 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,030 |
| Smaller572 | Online Student Population | Larger1,814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Lower68% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,008) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,242) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 333 | Number of faculties | 725 |
| Lower$68,552 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,424 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.