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Overview |
Emory | UofSC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,046 | 36,579 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,920 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,920 | $34,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,972 | $12,558 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,986 | $26,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,828 | $6,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 91% |
Admission |
Emory | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,929 | 46,682 | ||
| Admitted | 3,543 | 28,706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emory | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Emory | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 15,046 students)
Emory vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or UofSC?
- Emory University is 387.6% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Emory than University of South Carolina Columbia ($59,920.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Emory ($26,068 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 51.1% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,558 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Emory University (91% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 651.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($50,828 vs. $6,762)
Emory vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 160 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Emory students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Emory (11.1%)
Emory vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (90% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $29,800 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $51,700)
- Emory University students graduate with a $6,017 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,250)
- Emory graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/