| UHA vs. Mercer |
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|---|---|---|
#350 in National Universities #16 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$47,647 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$40,890 |
| cheaper$15,665 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,865 |
| More$28,651 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,190 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier82.75% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.68% |
| Lower10.49% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.93% |
| 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 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 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 | ||
| Smaller5,732 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,889 |
| Smaller3,969 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,859 |
| Smaller1,763 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,030 |
| Smaller1,054 | Online Student Population | Larger1,814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower56% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,940) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,422) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 790 | Number of faculties | 725 |
| Lower$73,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,424 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.