Samford University vs. Mercer University

The following statements compare Samford University and Mercer University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Samford's tuition ($38,144) is more expensive than Mercer ($33,380).
  • Mercer's acceptance rate (66.46%) is lower than Samford (82.23%).
  • Samford has higher yield (28.92%) than Mercer (13.81%).
  • Mercer's SAT score (1,260) is higher than Samford (1,160).
  • Mercer's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Samford (14 to 1).
  • Mercer (8,889 students) is larger than Samford (5,682 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mercer ($24,439) has higher amount of financial aid than Samford ($21,420).
  • Samford's graduation rate (80%) is higher than Mercer (73%).
Samford University

Samford University

Private, 4 years • Birmingham, AL #1 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,144
Financial Aid
$21,420
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
82.23% Acceptance Rate
28.92% Yield
Enrollment
3,672 Undergraduate
2,010 Graduate
218 Online Students
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
362 Faculties (full-time)
960 Staffs (full-time)
$83,241 Faculty Salary
$65,984 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,558 annual charge
-2,375 capacity
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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