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Overview |
Yale | Emory | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 14,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #24 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | emory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Emory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $57,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $57,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $17,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $26,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $48,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 51% |
Admission |
Yale | Emory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 33,179 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 3,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1430/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Emory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Emory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $81,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $17,233 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $178 |
Diversity |
Yale | Emory | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Yale | Emory | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Emory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Yale based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 14,776 students)
Yale vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Emory?
- Yale University is 9% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Yale than Emory University ($62,250.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Emory ($18,647 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 8.4% lower than costs at Yale University ($17,016 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yale University than Emory University (52% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Emory University ($63,523 vs. $48,914)
Yale vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 118 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Yale students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Yale students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.4%) than Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Emory University (97% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $36,900 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $81,500)
- Yale University students graduate with a $3,733 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($13,500 vs. $17,233)
- Yale graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($139 vs. $178)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/