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Overview |
Berry College | Emory | ||
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,360 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #381 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berry.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Berry College | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,359 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,670 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Berry College | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,643 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 3,742 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Berry College | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Berry College | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $178 |
Diversity |
Berry College | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Berry College | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Berry 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 Berry College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,360 students)
Berry College vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Berry College or Emory?
- Emory University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than Berry College for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Emory than Berry College ($57,120.00 vs. $39,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berry College than Emory ($25,359 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berry College are 22.5% lower than costs at Emory University ($13,890 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Berry College than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Berry College ($48,914 vs. $29,670)
Berry College vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Berry College or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Berry College .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 201 points higher than at Berry College (1179)
- Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Berry College (27)
- Accepted freshman Berry College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Berry College has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Emory (11.4%)
Berry College vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Berry 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 Berry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Berry College (90% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $39,800 more per year than Berry College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $41,700)
- Emory University students graduate with a $5,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Berry College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Berry College graduates. ($178 vs. $237)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berry College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/