- Both Thomas University (TU) and Mercer University are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Mercer University has more expensive tuition of $40,890 than TU ($11,640).
- TU has tighter acceptance rate of 22.56% than Mercer University (73.26%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than TU (1,030).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than TU (1,531 students).
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| #14 in Georgia | Rankings | #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Thomasville, GA | Location | Macon, GA |
TU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,640 | Undergraduate | $40,890 |
| $13,290 | Graduate | $17,865 |
| $3,885 | Financial Aid | $24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 22.56% | Acceptance Rate | 73.26% |
| 100.00% | Yield | 25.58% |
| 1,030 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,531 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 793 | Undergraduate | 4,859 |
| 738 | Graduate | 4,030 |
| 427 | Online Enrollment | 1,814 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 36% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $37,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,200 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 134) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs |
| ✔ (10 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 48 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 437 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| 118 Full-time 81 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $47,578 for Faculties $49,825 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time |