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Overview |
Emory | Georgia | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 41,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $16,303 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $11,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 83% |
Admission |
Emory | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 43,419 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 16,151 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 37.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1160/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $197 |
Diversity |
Emory | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Georgia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (41,615 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Georgia?
- Emory University is 512.1% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at Emory than University of Georgia ($59,920.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Emory ($16,303 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 68.7% lower than costs at Emory University ($11,246 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Emory University (83% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 336% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($50,828 vs. $11,657)
Emory vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 128 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Emory students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Georgia (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (37.2%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Georgia? 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 Georgia and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of Georgia (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $25,100 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $56,400)
- Emory University students graduate with a $1,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia graduates. ($17,233 vs. $19,146)
- Emory graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia graduates. ($178 vs. $197)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/