- Both Oglethorpe University and Mercer University are private.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Oglethorpe University has more expensive tuition of $45,806 than Mercer University ($40,890).
- Oglethorpe University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.04% than Mercer University (73.26%).
- Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Oglethorpe University (1,200).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than Oglethorpe University (1,491 students).
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| #97 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Georgia | Rankings | #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Macon, GA |
Oglethorpe| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,806 | Undergraduate | $40,890 |
| $14,000 | Graduate | $17,865 |
| $35,151 | Financial Aid | $24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 58.04% | Acceptance Rate | 73.26% |
| 26.66% | Yield | 25.58% |
| 1,200 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,491 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 1,491 | Undergraduate | 4,859 |
| 0 | Graduate | 4,030 |
| 1,395 | Online Enrollment | 1,814 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $49,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 796) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 43 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 437 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| 182 Full-time 49 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $64,054 for Faculties $71,547 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time |