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Overview |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 43% |
Admission |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $205 |
Diversity |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Emory | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 4% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at WUSTL than Emory University ($59,420.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Emory ($23,432 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 8.5% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($17,016 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Washington University in St Louis (51% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 19% larger than aid received Emory University ($58,188 vs. $48,914)
Emory vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 89 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Emory (3.8)
- WUSTL has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Emory.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Emory University (93% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $1,300 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $81,500)
- Emory University students graduate with a $2,667 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($17,233 vs. $19,900)
- Emory graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($178 vs. $205)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/