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Overview |
Emory | Centre College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Danville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | centre.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Centre College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $48,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $48,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $23,584 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $37,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | Centre College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 2,724 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 1,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1195/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Centre College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Centre College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory | Centre College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Centre College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Centre College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Centre College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 1,357 students)
Emory vs. Centre College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Centre College?
- Emory University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Centre College for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Emory than Centre College ($57,120.00 vs. $48,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centre College than Emory ($23,584 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centre College are 38.3% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,300 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centre College than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Centre College ($48,914 vs. $37,116)
Emory vs. Centre College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Centre College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centre College or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 101 points higher than at Centre College (1279)
- Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Centre College (29)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Centre College (3.62)
- Centre College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Centre College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Centre College? 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 Centre College and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Centre College (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Centre College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $52,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Centre College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $27,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Centre College graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centre College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/