College comparison

Mercer University vs The University of the South

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Mercer University Macon, GA	The University of the South Sewanee, TN
Acceptance rateThe University of the South is more selective	69%	57%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1350	1260–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,500	1,607
Avg net price	$23,847	$27,872
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of the South reports higher median earnings	$58,354	$64,911
Graduation rate	70%	80%
Median debt	$24,199	$22,855
Economic mobility	2.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Mercer University or The University of the South harder to get into?

The University of the South is more selective: Mercer University's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and The University of the South's is approximately 57% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mercer University vs The University of the South?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1350 at Mercer University and 1260–1390 at The University of the South. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.