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Overview |
Emory | Notre Dame | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 13,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #31 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Notre Dame | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $59,794 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $59,794 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $28,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $49,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 57% |
Admission |
Emory | Notre Dame | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 26,509 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 59.5% | ||
| 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 | 32/35 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Notre Dame | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emory | Notre Dame | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Notre Dame | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Notre Dame | ||
| 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 Notre Dame based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 13,105 students)
Emory vs. Notre Dame Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Notre Dame ?
- University of Notre Dame is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Notre Dame than Emory University ($59,794.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Notre Dame ($26,680 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 1.8% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,710 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Notre Dame than Emory University (57% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 1.9% larger than aid received Emory University ($49,859 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Notre Dame Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Notre Dame ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame or Emory .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 75 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Notre Dame has a higher acceptance rate (12.9%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Notre Dame Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Notre Dame ? 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 Notre Dame and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Emory University (96% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $8,300 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $4,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame graduates. ($178 vs. $222)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/