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Overview |
Emory | U of R | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 71% |
Admission |
Emory | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $253 |
Diversity |
Emory | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emory | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Emory | U of R | ||
| 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
- Emory University is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 12,197 students)
Emory vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 6% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at U of R than Emory University ($60,550.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than U of R ($26,680 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($17,016 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Emory University (71% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 23.2% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($48,914 vs. $39,715)
Emory vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Emory .
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or U of R? 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 U of R and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of Rochester (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $10,500 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $71,000)
- Emory University students graduate with a $7,267 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($17,233 vs. $24,500)
- Emory graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($178 vs. $253)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/