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Overview |
Emory | BC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chestnut Hill, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 15,287 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #45 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | bc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $62,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $62,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $30,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $49,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 40% |
Admission |
Emory | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 40,494 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 6,748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 34.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1435/1540 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $90,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $196 |
Diversity |
Emory | BC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emory | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Emory | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or BC?
- Boston College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at BC than Emory University ($62,950.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than BC ($26,680 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 5.6% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,120 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Boston College (51% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Emory University ($49,992 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is the same at BC (1380)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Emory (3.8)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (16.7%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or BC? 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 BC and Emory.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Emory University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $1,767 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($17,233 vs. $19,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($178 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/