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Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon USC Case Western Notre Dame Washington and Lee| Emory University | Georgia College & State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Georgia College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Milledgeville, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 6,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | gcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Georgia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $7,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $26,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $10,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $20,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $8,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 96% |
Admission |
Emory | Georgia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 4,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 38.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Georgia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Georgia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $227 |
Diversity |
Emory | Georgia College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Georgia College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Georgia 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 6,315 students)
Emory vs. Georgia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Georgia College?
- Emory University is 660.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114% higher at Emory than Georgia College & State University ($57,120.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than Emory ($20,301 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 55.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($10,948 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Emory University (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 468.1% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($48,914 vs. $8,610)
Emory vs. Georgia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Georgia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia College or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 237 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming Emory students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Georgia College (25)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Georgia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Georgia 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 Georgia College and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Georgia College & State University (90% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $38,200 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $43,300)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($17,233 vs. $22,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($178 vs. $227)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/