| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,484 Virginia Residents $51,186 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$40,890 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $17,865 |
| Less$17,109 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,185 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter71.06% | Acceptance Rate | Easier74.68% |
| Favorable42.27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.93% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 | ||
| Smaller1,512 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,889 |
| Smaller1,512 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,859 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,030 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,814 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 186 | Number of faculties | 725 |
| Lower$71,695 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,424 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.