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Overview |
Auburn | Emory | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 15,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $59,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $59,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $18,972 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $27,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $50,828 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 46% |
Admission |
Auburn | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 31,929 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 3,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 11.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 40.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1460/1550 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $178 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Auburn | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 15,046 students)
Auburn vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Emory?
- Emory University is 459.8% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Emory than Auburn University ($59,920.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University than Emory ($24,524 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 23.2% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,396 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than Emory University (75% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 336.5% larger than aid received Auburn University ($50,828 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 162 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Emory (11.1%)
Auburn vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Auburn University (90% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $54,100)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/