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Overview |
Emory | Penn | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 28,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $58,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $58,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $18,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $26,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $59,721 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 48% |
Admission |
Emory | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 59,465 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 3,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 5.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 69.2% | ||
| 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 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $213 |
Diversity |
Emory | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (28,711 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Penn?
- Emory University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Emory than University of Pennsylvania ($59,920.00 vs. $58,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Emory ($26,017 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 2.6% lower than costs at Emory University ($18,496 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pennsylvania than Emory University (48% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 17.5% larger than aid received Emory University ($59,721 vs. $50,828)
Emory vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Emory .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 77 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Penn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Penn 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 Penn (5.9%)
Emory vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Penn? 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 Penn and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Emory University (96% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $42,100 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $3,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($17,233 vs. $20,633)
- Emory graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($178 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/