- Both Mercer University and Furman University are private.
- Mercer University is located in Macon, GA and Furman University is located in Greenville, SC.
- Furman University has more expensive tuition of $58,312 than Mercer University ($40,890).
- Furman University has tighter acceptance rate of 61.18% than Mercer University (73.26%).
- Furman University has higher SAT scores of 1,340 than Mercer University (1,270).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than Furman University (2,443 students).
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| #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia | Rankings | #92 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Macon, GA | Location | Greenville, SC |
| Known as | Furman | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,890 | Undergraduate | $58,312 |
| $17,865 | Graduate | $14,970 |
| $24,594 | Financial Aid | $35,600 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $55 |
| 73.26% | Acceptance Rate | 61.18% |
| 25.58% | Yield | 22.94% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 2,443 |
| 4,859 | Undergraduate | 2,283 |
| 4,030 | Graduate | 160 |
| 1,814 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 85% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $58,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,407) $7,834 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 437 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 260 Full-time 51 Part-time |
| 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 880 Full-time 80 Part-time |
| $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,471 for Faculties $62,728 Part-time |