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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 ($33,380).
  • Furman's acceptance rate (52.57%) is lower than Mercer (66.46%).
  • Furman has higher yield (14.03%) than Mercer (13.81%).
  • Furman's SAT score (1,350) is higher than Mercer (1,260).
  • 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 ($38,146) has higher amount of financial aid than Mercer ($24,439).
  • Furman's graduation rate (81%) 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
$33,380
Financial Aid
$24,439
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
66.46% Acceptance Rate
13.81% Yield
Enrollment
4,859 Undergraduate
4,030 Graduate
1,814 Online Students
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
18% 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
-$7,152 annual charge
-3,205 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
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$58,312
Financial Aid
$38,146
Test Scores
1,350 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
52.57% Acceptance Rate
14.03% Yield
Enrollment
2,283 Undergraduate
160 Graduate
74 Online Students
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
16% 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
-$9,094 annual charge
-2,398 capacity
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