| VMI vs. Mercer |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#6 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$21,046 Virginia Residents $52,638 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$31,565 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $14,971 |
| Less$18,005 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,439 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier71.25% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.89% |
| Favorable31.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 | ||
| Smaller1,527 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,196 |
| Smaller1,527 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,690 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,506 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,029 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower16% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,478) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 178 | Number of faculty | 737 |
| Lower$81,628 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.