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Overview |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 9,862 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $11,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $13,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $8,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 92% |
Admission |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 5,892 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 5,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 89.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $155 |
Diversity |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 9,862 students)
Emory vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Augusta University?
- Emory University is 769.4% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.1% higher at Emory than Augusta University ($59,920.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Emory ($13,486 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 59% lower than costs at Emory University ($11,935 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Emory University (92% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 470.1% larger than aid received Augusta University ($50,828 vs. $8,916)
Emory vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 335 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming Emory students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Emory.
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Augusta University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $63,300)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $2,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,233)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($155 vs. $178)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augusta University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/