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Overview |
Emory | BU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 36,624 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | bu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | BU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $63,798 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $63,798 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $18,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $27,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $55,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 50% |
Admission |
Emory | BU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 80,495 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 8,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1400/1520 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | BU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | BU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $72,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory | BU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emory | BU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Emory | BU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (36,624 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. BU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or BU?
- Boston University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($63,798.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at BU than Emory University ($63,798.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Emory ($27,551 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 4.8% lower than costs at Emory University ($18,110 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston University than Emory University (50% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Emory University ($55,080 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. BU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or BU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BU or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 77 points higher than at BU (1303)
- Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at BU (29)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at BU (3.79)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than BU (10.8%)
Emory vs. BU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or BU? 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 BU and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Boston University (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $9,500 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $72,000)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,767 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($17,233 vs. $27,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/