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Overview |
Emory | Vassar | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 57% |
Admission |
Emory | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $163 |
Diversity |
Emory | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emory | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Vassar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,459 students)
Emory vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Vassar than Emory University ($63,840.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Vassar ($26,680 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 2.8% lower than costs at Emory University ($16,560 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than Emory University (57% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Emory University ($50,193 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 25 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Vassar has a higher acceptance rate (18.7%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Emory University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $1,453 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($15,780 vs. $17,233)
- Vassar graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($163 vs. $178)
- More Vassar 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/