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Belmont Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon USC Case Western Notre Dame| Emory University | Lipscomb University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $211 |
Diversity |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Emory University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 5,047 students)
Emory vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Lipscomb?
- Emory University is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Emory than Lipscomb University ($59,920.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Emory ($27,386 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 28.2% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,804 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Emory University (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 87.6% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($50,828 vs. $27,096)
Emory vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 204 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Emory students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Lipscomb University (90% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $34,600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $46,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $3,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($17,233 vs. $20,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($178 vs. $211)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/