- University of West Georgia is a public school while Mercer University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Mercer University has more expensive tuition of $40,890 than University of West Georgia ($17,024).
- University of West Georgia has tighter acceptance rate of 58.62% than Mercer University (73.26%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than University of West Georgia (1,030).
- University of West Georgia is larger with 11,893 students than Mercer University (8,889 students).
University of West Georgia View More Rivals | Mercer University View More Rivals | |
| #300 in National Universities #31 in Georgia | Rankings | #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Carrollton, GA | Location | Macon, GA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,971 Georgia residents $17,024 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $40,890 |
| $5,938 Georgia residents $18,430 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,865 |
| $6,977 | Financial Aid | $24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 58.62% | Acceptance Rate | 73.26% |
| 48.30% | Yield | 25.58% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,893 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 8,666 | Undergraduate | 4,859 |
| 3,227 | Graduate | 4,030 |
| 4,937 | Online Enrollment | 1,814 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $41,700 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) $6,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 437 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| 1,438 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $66,985 for Faculties $52,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time |