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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 ($59,770) is more expensive than Mercer ($31,565).
  • Furman's acceptance rate (42.95%) is lower than Mercer (68.89%).
  • Furman has higher yield (13.09%) than Mercer (12.71%).
  • Furman's SAT score (1,340) is higher than Mercer (1,250).
  • Furman's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Mercer (11 to 1).
  • Mercer (9,196 students) is larger than Furman (2,554 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Furman ($41,349) has higher amount of financial aid than Mercer ($25,862).
  • Furman's graduation rate (79%) is higher than Mercer (70%).
Mercer University

Mercer University

Private, 4 years • Macon, GA #279 National Universities, #15 in Georgia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$31,565
Financial Aid
$25,862
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
68.89% Acceptance Rate
12.71% Yield
Enrollment
4,690 Undergraduate
4,506 Graduate
2,029 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
476 Faculties (full-time)
1,636 Staffs (full-time)
$86,127 Faculty Salary
$77,685 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Furman University

Furman University

Private, 4 years • Greenville, SC #82 Liberal Arts Colleges, #3 in South Carolina more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$59,770
Financial Aid
$41,349
Test Scores
1,340 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
42.95% Acceptance Rate
13.09% Yield
Enrollment
2,383 Undergraduate
171 Graduate
51 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
270 Faculties (full-time)
909 Staffs (full-time)
$93,593 Faculty Salary
$68,738 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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