Western Carolina University vs Mercer University

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Western Carolina University is a Public and Mercer University is a Private (not-for-profit) school and both are 4 or more years schools.
Mercer University has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,995) than Western Carolina University ($8,285).
It is harder to admit to Western Carolina University than Mercer University.
Mercer University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,110) than Western Carolina University (1,110).
Mercer University has higher submitted ACT score (23) than Western Carolina University (23).
Western Carolina University has more students with 11,639 students while Mercer University has 8,740 students.
Western Carolina University has more full-time faculties with 498 faculties while Mercer University has 432 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Western Carolina University and Mercer University.

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Western Carolina UniversityMercer University

Western Carolina University	vs.	Mercer University
Cullowhee, North Carolina	Location	Macon, Georgia
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Doctoral/Research University
In-State$4,285 Out-Of-State$8,285	Tuition & Fees	$28,995
68% ($6,218)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	91% ($22,228)
$6,218	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$22,228
38.84 %	Acceptance Rates	73.26 %
26.53 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	25.58 %
1,110	SAT Score	1,255
23	ACT Score	28
62 %	Graduation Rate	66 %
29 %	Transfer-out Rate	28 %
80 %	Retention Rate	89 %
11,639	Student Population	8,740
498	Number of Faculties	432
17 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services