Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Northwestern Vanderbilt WUSTL Harvard Tulane Cornell Yale Duke Stanford Princeton Georgetown Rice| Emory University | University of Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Emory | UChicago | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 18,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #8 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | uchicago.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Emory | UChicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $63,801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $63,801 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $19,221 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $27,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $58,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 46% |
Admission |
Emory | UChicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 38,631 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 1,849 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 4.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 87.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.95 | ||
| 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 | 1510/1570 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emory | UChicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Emory | UChicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $98,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $149 |
Diversity |
Emory | UChicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Emory | UChicago | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emory | UChicago | ||
| 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
- University of Chicago is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. UChicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or UChicago?
- University of Chicago is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($63,801.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at UChicago than Emory University ($63,801.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than Emory ($27,979 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 1.3% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($18,972 vs. $19,221)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emory University as University of Chicago (46% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 15.8% larger than aid received Emory University ($58,877 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. UChicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or UChicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UChicago or Emory .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 126 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than UChicago (4.8%)
Emory vs. UChicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or UChicago? 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 UChicago and Emory.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $17,000 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $81,500)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $2,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($14,500 vs. $17,233)
- UChicago graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($149 vs. $178)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/