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Overview |
Emory | Brown | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 46% |
Admission |
Emory | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $155 |
Diversity |
Emory | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emory | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Brown based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 11,189 students)
Emory vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Brown?
- Brown University is 9.7% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Brown than Emory University ($62,680.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Brown ($26,680 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 7.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($15,840 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Brown University (51% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Emory University ($55,847 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 77 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Brown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Brown (5.1%)
Emory vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Brown? 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 Brown and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Emory University (95% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $81,500)
- Brown University students graduate with a $2,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,233)
- Brown graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($155 vs. $178)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/