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Overview |
Emory | Stanford | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 18,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $61,731 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $61,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $19,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $64,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 55% |
Admission |
Emory | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 53,733 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 2,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 80.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1510/1580 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $128 |
Diversity |
Emory | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Stanford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stanford University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (18,446 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Stanford?
- Stanford University is 3% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($61,731.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Stanford than Emory University ($61,731.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Emory ($17,998 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 5% lower than costs at Stanford University ($18,972 vs. $19,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stanford University than Emory University (55% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Emory University ($64,164 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 99 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than Stanford (3.9%)
Emory vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Stanford? 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 Stanford and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Emory University (96% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $41,400 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $81,500)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $4,758 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($12,475 vs. $17,233)
- Stanford graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($128 vs. $178)
- More Stanford 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/