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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Emory | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 51% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $178 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Emory?
- Claremont McKenna College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Claremont McKenna than Emory University ($60,480.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Claremont McKenna ($26,680 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 10% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($17,016 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Claremont McKenna College (51% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 2.3% larger than aid received Emory University ($50,020 vs. $48,914)
Claremont McKenna vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 28 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Emory University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $81,500)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $2,266 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($14,967 vs. $17,233)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($154 vs. $178)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/