- Mercer University is a private school while Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is a public school.
- Mercer University is located in Macon, GA and VMI is located in Lexington, VA.
- VMI has more expensive tuition of $51,186 than Mercer University ($40,890).
- VMI has tighter acceptance rate of 53.14% than Mercer University (73.26%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than VMI (1,185).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than VMI (1,512 students).
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| #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia | Rankings | #52 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Macon, GA | Location | Lexington, VA |
| Known as | VMI | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,890 | Undergraduate | $20,484 Virginia residents $51,186 out-of-state |
| $17,865 | Graduate | |
| $24,594 | Financial Aid | $17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 73.26% | Acceptance Rate | 53.14% |
| 25.58% | Yield | 48.96% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,889 | Total Students | 1,512 |
| 4,859 | Undergraduate | 1,512 |
| 4,030 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,814 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $58,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) $3,196 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,478 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 437 Full-time 288 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 573 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,028 for Faculties $53,987 Part-time |