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Overview |
Alabama | Emory | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 15,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $59,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $59,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $18,972 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $27,986 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $50,828 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 46% |
Admission |
Alabama | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 31,929 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 3,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 11.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 40.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1460/1550 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $178 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Emory | ||
| 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 15,046 students)
Alabama vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Emory?
- Emory University is 439.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($59,920.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.9% higher at Emory than The University of Alabama ($59,920.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Alabama than Emory ($21,761 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 27.8% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,840 vs. $18,972)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than Emory University (72% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 210% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($50,828 vs. $16,394)
Alabama vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 199 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Emory (11.1%)
Alabama vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than The University of Alabama (90% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $31,600 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $49,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $6,517 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,750)
- Emory graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($178 vs. $245)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/