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 ETSU is a public 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 (1,270) than ETSU (1,060).
  • Mercer University has higher submitted ACT score (28) 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 - Mercer University and East Tennessee State University.
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Mercer Universityvs.ETSU
Macon, GeorgiaLocationJohnson City, Tennessee
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
$40,8902024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,950
Out-Of-State$13,790
95%% Receiving Financial Aid99%
$24,594Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,272
74.68 %Acceptance Rates85.26 %
15.93 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)25.09 %
1,270SAT Score1,060
28ACT Score22
73 %Graduation Rate55 %
19 %Transfer-out Rate23 %
86 %Retention Rate72 %
8,889Student Population13,483
437Number of Faculties773
13 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 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, On-campus daycare

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