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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1430/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $178 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Emory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Emory?
- Emory University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Agnes Scott College for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Emory than Agnes Scott College ($57,120.00 vs. $45,456.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Emory ($24,305 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 27.2% lower than costs at Emory University ($13,375 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($48,914 vs. $34,267)
Agnes Scott College vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Agnes Scott College (3.77)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Emory (11.4%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Emory? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Emory and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Agnes Scott College (90% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $39,900 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $41,600)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $27,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/