College comparison

Mercer University vs Georgia

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	Georgia Athens, GA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Georgia is more selective	69%	38%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1350	1270–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,500	32,137
Avg net price	$23,847	$13,936
Median earnings (10 yr)Georgia reports higher median earnings	$58,354	$68,726
Graduation rate	70%	90%
Median debt	$24,199	$18,500
Economic mobility	2.1%	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Mercer University or University of Georgia harder to get into?

University of Georgia is more selective: Mercer University's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of Georgia's is approximately 38% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Mercer University vs University of Georgia?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1350 at Mercer University and 1270–1480 at University of Georgia. 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.