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Overview |
Emory | Tufts | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Medford, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 13,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #32 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | tufts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Tufts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $63,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $63,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $30,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $51,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 39% |
Admission |
Emory | Tufts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 34,882 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 50.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Tufts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Tufts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $186 |
Diversity |
Emory | Tufts | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emory | Tufts | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Tufts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Tufts based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 13,431 students)
Emory vs. Tufts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Tufts?
- Tufts University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Tufts than Emory University ($63,804.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Tufts ($26,680 vs. $30,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 1.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,778 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Tufts University (51% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Emory University ($51,613 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Tufts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Tufts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tufts or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 44 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Emory vs. Tufts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Tufts? 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 Tufts and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is the same as at Tufts University (90% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $767 lower median federal student loan debt than Tufts graduates. ($17,233 vs. $18,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Tufts graduates. ($178 vs. $186)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/