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Overview |
Emory | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 40% |
Admission |
Emory | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $170 |
Diversity |
Emory | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Emory | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (31,705 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or UNC Chapel Hill?
- Emory University is 713.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Emory than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($57,120.00 vs. $35,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Emory ($10,614 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 38.9% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,254 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (51% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 170.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($48,914 vs. $18,066)
Emory vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 37 points higher than at UNC Chapel Hill (1343)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at UNC Chapel Hill (31)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Emory (3.8)
- UNC Chapel Hill has a higher acceptance rate (17.1%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (90% vs. 89%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $15,400 more per year than UNC Chapel Hill graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $66,100)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $754 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($16,479 vs. $17,233)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($170 vs. $178)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/