- Mercer University is a private school while East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public school.
- Mercer University is located in Macon, GA and ETSU is located in Johnson City, TN.
- Mercer University has more expensive tuition of $40,890 than ETSU ($13,790).
- Mercer University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.26% than ETSU (85.47%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than ETSU (1,060).
- ETSU is larger with 13,483 students than Mercer University (8,889 students).
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| #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia | Rankings | #265 in National Universities #21 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Macon, GA | Location | Johnson City, TN |
| Known as | ETSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,890 | Undergraduate | $9,950 Tennessee residents $13,790 out-of-state |
| $17,865 | Graduate | $10,784 Tennessee residents $25,904 out-of-state |
| $24,594 | Financial Aid | $7,272 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 73.26% | Acceptance Rate | 85.47% |
| 25.58% | Yield | 29.36% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 13,483 |
| 4,859 | Undergraduate | 10,554 |
| 4,030 | Graduate | 2,929 |
| 1,814 | Online Enrollment | 2,026 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $58,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,026) $4,832 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 437 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 773 Full-time 265 Part-time |
| 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,259 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,229 for Faculties $49,475 Part-time |