Mercer University vs Middle Georgia State

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Mercer University is a private (not-for-profit) and Middle Georgia State is a public school and both are four-years schools.
Mercer University has more expensive tuition & fees ($33,380) than Middle Georgia State ($14,032).
It is harder to admit to Mercer University than Middle Georgia State.
Mercer University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,260) than Middle Georgia State (1,070).
Mercer University has higher submitted ACT score (28) than Middle Georgia State (19).
Mercer University has more students with 8,889 students while Middle Georgia State has 7,688 students.
Mercer University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while Middle Georgia State's ratio is 18 to 1.
Mercer University has more full-time faculties with 437 faculties while Middle Georgia State has 267 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University.

Mercer University	vs.	Middle Georgia State
Macon, Georgia	Location	Macon, Georgia
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (medium programs)
$33,380	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$4,432 Out-Of-State$14,032
95%	% Receiving Financial Aid	99%
$24,594	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$4,708

66.00 %	Acceptance Rates	100.00 %
14.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	34.00 %
1,260	SAT Score	1,070
28	ACT Score	19
73 %	Graduation Rate	23 %
19 %	Transfer-out Rate	39 %
86 %	Retention Rate	61 %
8,889	Student Population	7,688
437	Number of Faculties	267
13 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), 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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