Spelman vs. Mercer |
#109 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$30,058 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,890 |
- | Graduate Tuition | $17,865 |
Less$13,030 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,594 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
Tighter28.39% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.68% |
Lower14.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.93% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller3,102 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,889 |
Smaller3,102 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,859 |
- | Graduate Student Population | 4,030 |
Smaller729 | Online Student Population | Larger1,814 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,401) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
✔ | 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 |
246 | Number of faculties | 725 |
Lower$82,355 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,424 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.