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Overview |
Emory | SMU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 73% |
Admission |
Emory | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emory | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Emory | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than SMU based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 12,053 students)
Emory vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or SMU?
- Emory University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Emory than Southern Methodist University ($57,120.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than SMU ($26,680 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 4.3% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($17,016 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Methodist University than Emory University (73% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Southern Methodist University ($48,914 vs. $35,344)
Emory vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 50 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Emory students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or SMU? 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 SMU and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Southern Methodist University (90% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $8,500 more per year than SMU graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $73,000)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than SMU graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than SMU graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/