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Overview |
Emory | Cornell | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 26,264 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #19 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | cornell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Cornell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $65,204 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $65,204 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $18,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $26,455 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $56,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 51% |
Admission |
Emory | Cornell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 65,635 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 5,358 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 8.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 66% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1480/1560 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Cornell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Cornell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $98,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $124 |
Diversity |
Emory | Cornell | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emory | Cornell | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Cornell | ||
| 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (26,264 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. Cornell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Cornell?
- Cornell University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($65,204.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Cornell than Emory University ($65,204.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Emory ($26,455 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 2.3% lower than costs at Emory University ($18,554 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell University than Emory University (51% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Emory University ($56,741 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. Cornell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Cornell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 48 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than Cornell (8.2%)
Emory vs. Cornell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Cornell? 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 Cornell and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Emory University (93% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $81,500)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $5,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($12,000 vs. $17,233)
- Cornell graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($124 vs. $178)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/