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Overview |
Emory | Princeton | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 61% |
Admission |
Emory | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $77 |
Diversity |
Emory | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Princeton | ||
| 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 Princeton based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 8,842 students)
Emory vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Princeton?
- Princeton University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Princeton than Emory University ($57,410.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Emory ($18,698 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 9.5% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,016 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Princeton University than Emory University (61% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Emory University ($59,792 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 110 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Emory vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Emory University (96% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $32,400 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $81,500)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $9,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($7,500 vs. $17,233)
- Princeton graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($77 vs. $178)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/