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Thomas UniversityThomasville, GA
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Mercer UniversityMacon, GA
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#60 in Federal Region IV Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$11,640Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$40,890
cheaper$13,290Graduate Tuitionexpensive$17,865
Less$3,885Average Financial Aid AmountMore$24,594
Admission
Lower1,030 SAT
18 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Tighter46.09%Acceptance RateEasier74.68%
Favorable61.21%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.93%
High School GPA
High School Record
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
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller1,531Total EnrollmentLarger8,889
Smaller793Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger4,859
Smaller738Graduate Student PopulationLarger4,030
Smaller427Online Student PopulationLarger1,814
Completion & Outcomes
Lower67%Graduate RateHigher73%
Higher32%Transfer-out RateLower19%
Lower36%Retention RateHigher86%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 134)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty13 to 1
122Number of faculties725
Lower$42,693Average Faculty SalaryHigher$83,424
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.