The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Mercer University is a private (not-for-profit) and Citadel is a public school and both are four-years schools.
  • Mercer University has more expensive tuition & fees ($40,890) than Citadel ($37,370).
  • It is harder to admit to Mercer University than Citadel.
  • Mercer University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,270) than Citadel (1,170).
  • Mercer University has higher submitted ACT score (28) than Citadel (24).
  • Mercer University has more students with 8,889 students while Citadel has 3,721 students.
  • Citadel has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Mercer University's ratio is 13 to 1.
  • Mercer University has more full-time faculties with 437 faculties while Citadel has 208 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Mercer University and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.
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Mercer Universityvs.Citadel
Macon, GeorgiaLocationCharleston, South Carolina
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
$40,8902024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,570
Out-Of-State$37,370
95%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$24,594Average Amount of Financial Aid$12,565
74.68 %Acceptance Rates98.58 %
15.93 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)30.53 %
1,270SAT Score1,170
28ACT Score24
73 %Graduation Rate70 %
19 %Transfer-out Rate16 %
86 %Retention Rate84 %
8,889Student Population3,721
437Number of Faculties208
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 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 servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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