| YHC vs. Mercer |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#120 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #10 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #262 in National Universities #14 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$32,305 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$31,565 |
| cheaper$12,000 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,971 |
| Less$19,455 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,439 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter62.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.89% |
| Favorable25.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.71% |
| High School GPA High School Record 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,457 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,196 |
| Smaller1,451 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,690 |
| Smaller6 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,506 |
| Smaller420 | Online Student Population | Larger2,029 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,040) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,576) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,118) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 165 | Number of faculty | 737 |
| Lower$56,718 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,127 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.