- Both Mercer University and Samford University are private.
- Mercer University is located in Macon, GA and Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL.
- Mercer University has more expensive tuition of $40,890 than Samford University ($38,144).
- Mercer University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.26% than Samford University (83.19%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Samford University (1,170).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than Samford University (5,682 students).
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| #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia | Rankings | #1 in Alabama |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Macon, GA | Location | Birmingham, AL |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,890 | Undergraduate | $38,144 |
| $17,865 | Graduate | $22,604 |
| $24,594 | Financial Aid | $20,171 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 73.26% | Acceptance Rate | 83.19% |
| 25.58% | Yield | 27.05% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 5,682 |
| 4,859 | Undergraduate | 3,672 |
| 4,030 | Graduate | 2,010 |
| 1,814 | Online Enrollment | 218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $58,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,800 |
| 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: 2,375) $6,336 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 437 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 362 Full-time 115 Part-time |
| 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 960 Full-time 209 Part-time |
| $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,241 for Faculties $65,984 Part-time |