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Overview |
Covenant College | Emory | ||
| Location | Lookout Mountain, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 886 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | The Presbyterian Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | covenant.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Covenant College | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,688 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,028 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,658 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Covenant College | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 813 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 684 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Covenant College | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Covenant College | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $178 |
Diversity |
Covenant College | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Covenant College | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Covenant 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 Covenant College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 886 students)
Covenant College vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Covenant College or Emory?
- Emory University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Covenant College for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Emory than Covenant College ($57,120.00 vs. $37,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Covenant College than Emory ($25,028 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Covenant College are 45.6% lower than costs at Emory University ($11,688 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Covenant College than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 83.5% larger than aid received Covenant College ($48,914 vs. $26,658)
Covenant College vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Covenant College or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Covenant College .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 191 points higher than at Covenant College (1189)
- Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Covenant College (27)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Covenant College (3.7)
- Covenant College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Emory (11.4%)
Covenant College vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Covenant 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 Covenant College.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Covenant College (90% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $35,900 more per year than Covenant College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $45,600)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Covenant College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Covenant College graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Covenant College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/