Samford University vs. Mercer University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southern Conference

  • Both Samford University and Mercer University are private.
  • Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL and Mercer University is located in Macon, GA.
  • Mercer University has more expensive tuition of $40,890 than Samford University ($38,144).
  • Mercer University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.26% than Samford University (83.19%).
  • Mercer University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Samford University (1,170).
  • Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than Samford University (5,682 students).
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#1 in Alabama
Rankings#208 in National Universities
#18 in Georgia
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Birmingham, ALLocationMacon, GA
Known as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$38,144Undergraduate$40,890
$22,604Graduate$17,865
$20,171Financial Aid$24,594
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$35 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
83.19%Acceptance Rate73.26%
27.05%Yield25.58%
1,170 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,270 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
5,682Total Students8,889
3,672Undergraduate4,859
2,010Graduate4,030
218Online Enrollment1,814
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
77%Graduation Rate73%
Transfer-out Rate19%
91%Retention Rate86%
$59,800Average Earning after Graduation$58,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,375)
$6,336 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010)
$6,928 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
362 Full-time
115 Part-time
Number of Faculties437 Full-time
288 Part-time
960 Full-time
209 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,578 Full-time
381 Part-time
$83,241 for Faculties
$65,984 Part-time
Average Salary$81,100 for Faculties
$70,880 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023