| South Carolina vs. Mercer |
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|---|---|---|
#116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate 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 | ||
| cheaper$12,688 South Carolina Residents $34,934 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,890 |
| expensive$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,865 |
| Less$6,907 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter64.05% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.68% |
| Favorable24.33% | 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 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger35,653 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,889 |
| Larger27,343 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,859 |
| Larger8,310 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,030 |
| Larger3,171 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher78% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,324 | Number of faculties | 725 |
| Higher$103,780 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,424 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.