Mercer University and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Mercer is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Macon, GA and UTC is a four-year, public school located in Chattanooga, TN.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Mercer University | vs. | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|
| Macon, Georgia | Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral / Research University |
| $31,565 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$10,448
Out-Of-State$18,512 |
| 94% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 81% |
| $25,862 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $9,999 |
| 68.89 % | Acceptance Rates | 81.09 % |
| 12.71 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 29.25 % |
| 1,250 | SAT Score | 1,100 |
| 28 | ACT Score | 23 |
| 70 % | Graduation Rate | 50 % |
| 16 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 82 % | Retention Rate | 73 % |
| 9,196 | Student Population | 11,775 |
| 476 | Number of Faculties | 522 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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