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Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL
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Mercer UniversityMacon, GA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$38,144Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$40,890
expensive$22,604Graduate Tuitioncheaper$17,865
Less$20,171Average Financial Aid AmountMore$24,594
Admission
Lower1,170 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Easier83.26%Acceptance RateTighter74.68%
Favorable26.97%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.93%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
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
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller5,682Total EnrollmentLarger8,889
Smaller3,672Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger4,859
Smaller2,010Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,030
Smaller218Online Student PopulationLarger1,814
Completion & Outcomes
Higher77%Graduate RateLower73%
-Transfer-out Rate19%
Higher91%Retention RateLower86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,288)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
477Number of faculties725
Lower$82,724Average Faculty SalaryHigher$83,424
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.