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Mercer University vs. Furman University

The following statements compare Mercer University and Furman University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Furman's tuition ($58,312) is more expensive than Mercer ($40,890).
  • Furman's acceptance rate (67.02%) is lower than Mercer (74.68%).
  • Mercer has higher yield (15.93%) than Furman (12.85%).
  • Furman's SAT score (1,340) is higher than Mercer (1,270).
  • Furman's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Mercer (13 to 1).
  • Mercer (8,889 students) is larger than Furman (2,443 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Furman ($35,600) has higher amount of financial aid than Mercer ($24,594).
  • Furman's graduation rate (85%) is higher than Mercer (73%).
Mercer University

Mercer University

Private, 4 years • Macon, GA #208 National Universities, #18 in Georgia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$40,890
Financial Aid
$24,594
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
74.68% Acceptance Rate
15.93% Yield
Enrollment
4,859 Undergraduate
4,030 Graduate
1,814 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
437 Faculties (full-time)
1,578 Staffs (full-time)
$81,100 Faculty Salary
$70,880 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,928 annual charge
-3,010 capacity
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Furman University

Furman University

Private, 4 years • Greenville, SC #92 Liberal Arts Colleges, #7 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Tuition & Fees
$58,312
Financial Aid
$35,600
Test Scores
1,340 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
67.02% Acceptance Rate
12.85% Yield
Enrollment
2,283 Undergraduate
160 Graduate
74 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
260 Faculties (full-time)
880 Staffs (full-time)
$88,471 Faculty Salary
$62,728 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,834 annual charge
-2,407 capacity
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