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Overview |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Middlebury, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 2,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #29 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | middlebury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $64,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $64,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $18,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $59,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 55% |
Admission |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 13,297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 1,379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 10.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 44.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $72,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $15,889 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $164 |
Diversity |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Middlebury | ||
| 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 Middlebury based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 2,857 students)
Emory vs. Middlebury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Middlebury?
- Middlebury College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($64,800.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Middlebury than Emory University ($64,800.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Emory ($22,912 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middlebury College are 2% lower than costs at Emory University ($18,600 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middlebury College than Emory University (55% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 16.8% larger than aid received Emory University ($59,348 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. Middlebury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Middlebury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middlebury or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Middlebury College (1383) is 3 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Middlebury (31)
- Accepted freshman Middlebury students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than Middlebury (10.4%)
Emory vs. Middlebury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Middlebury? 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 Middlebury and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is the same as at Middlebury College (90% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Middlebury graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $72,400)
- Middlebury College students graduate with a $1,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($15,889 vs. $17,233)
- Middlebury graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($164 vs. $178)
- More Middlebury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/