- Georgia College & State University (Georgia College) 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 Georgia College ($28,178).
- Mercer University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.26% than Georgia College (78.99%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Georgia College (1,140).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than Georgia College (6,315 students).
Georgia College & State University View More Rivals | Mercer University View More Rivals | |
| #26 in Georgia | Rankings | #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Milledgeville, GA | Location | Macon, GA |
Georgia College| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,998 Georgia residents $28,178 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $40,890 |
| $6,782 Georgia residents $20,336 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,865 |
| $8,155 | Financial Aid | $24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 78.99% | Acceptance Rate | 73.26% |
| 44.67% | Yield | 25.58% |
| 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,315 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 5,265 | Undergraduate | 4,859 |
| 1,050 | Graduate | 4,030 |
| 725 | Online Enrollment | 1,814 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $45,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 2,237) $7,254 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 | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 340 Full-time 74 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 437 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 146 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $71,531 for Faculties $51,966 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time |