The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • ETSU is a public and Mercer University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Mercer University has more expensive tuition & fees ($40,890) than ETSU ($13,790).
  • It is harder to admit to Mercer University than ETSU.
  • Mercer University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,060) than ETSU (1,060).
  • Mercer University has higher submitted ACT score (22) than ETSU (22).
  • ETSU has more students with 13,483 students while Mercer University has 8,889 students.
  • Mercer University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while ETSU's ratio is 16 to 1.
  • ETSU has more full-time faculties with 773 faculties while Mercer University has 437 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - East Tennessee State University and Mercer University.
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ETSUvs.Mercer University
Johnson City, TennesseeLocationMacon, Georgia
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
In-State$9,950
Out-Of-State$13,790
2024 Tuition & Fees$40,890
99%% Receiving Financial Aid95%
$7,272Average Amount of Financial Aid$24,594
85.26 %Acceptance Rates74.68 %
25.09 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.93 %
1,060SAT Score1,270
22ACT Score28
55 %Graduation Rate73 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate19 %
72 %Retention Rate86 %
13,483Student Population8,889
773Number of Faculties437
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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