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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Vanderbilt WUSTL Cornell Johns Hopkins Tulane NYU UVA Northwestern Penn| Georgetown University | Emory University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 51% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1430/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $178 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Emory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 14,841 students)
Georgetown vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Emory?
- Georgetown University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Georgetown than Emory University ($61,872.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Georgetown ($26,680 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 10.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($17,016 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory University than Georgetown University (51% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($48,914 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 36 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Georgetown has a higher acceptance rate (12.2%) than Emory (11.4%)
Georgetown vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Emory? 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 Emory and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Emory University (94% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $37,400 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $81,500)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $1,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($15,500 vs. $17,233)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($160 vs. $178)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/