- Both Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and Mercer University are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Mercer University has more expensive tuition of $40,890 than CAU ($26,446).
- CAU has tighter acceptance rate of 57.93% than Mercer University (73.26%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than CAU (970).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than CAU (4,000 students).
| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | Mercer University View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Macon, GA |
CAU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $40,890 |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $17,865 |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 73.26% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 25.58% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 4,859 |
| 573 | Graduate | 4,030 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 1,814 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs |
| ✔ (65 meals per week) $4,516 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 437 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time |