- Both Wofford College and Mercer University are private.
- Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, SC and Mercer University is located in Macon, GA.
- Wofford College has more expensive tuition of $54,100 than Mercer University ($40,890).
- Wofford College has tighter acceptance rate of 69.07% than Mercer University (73.26%).
- Wofford College has higher SAT scores of 1,284 than Mercer University (1,270).
- Mercer University is larger with 8,889 students than Wofford College (1,823 students).
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| #107 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in South Carolina | Rankings | #208 in National Universities #18 in Georgia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Spartanburg, SC | Location | Macon, GA |
| Known as | ||
| 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 | ||
| $54,100 | Undergraduate | $40,890 |
| Graduate | $17,865 | |
| $36,082 | Financial Aid | $24,594 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 69.07% | Acceptance Rate | 73.26% |
| 21.10% | Yield | 25.58% |
| 1,284 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,823 | Total Students | 8,889 |
| 1,823 | Undergraduate | 4,859 |
| 0 | Graduate | 4,030 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,814 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 82% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $59,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,644) $8,245 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,010) $6,928 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,190 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 142 Full-time 23 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 437 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| 421 Full-time 52 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,578 Full-time 381 Part-time |
| $77,070 for Faculties $59,738 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,100 for Faculties $70,880 Part-time |