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Overview |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 13,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #14 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $58,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $58,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $19,862 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $25,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $53,932 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 65% |
Admission |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 46,377 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 6.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 52.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $144 |
Diversity |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Emory University is larger than than Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 13,710 students)
Emory vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($58,130.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Vanderbilt than Emory University ($58,130.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Emory ($25,606 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 16.7% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($17,016 vs. $19,862)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Emory University (65% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Emory University ($53,932 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 118 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Vanderbilt (6.7%)
Emory vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $81,500)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $3,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,233)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($144 vs. $178)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/