Emory vs. Georgia College

Comparable Facts

Compare Emory University in Atlanta, GA with Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Emory University is larger than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (15,175 students vs. 7,097 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA (Large Suburban setting); Georgia College & State University is in Milledgeville, GA (Distant Town setting).
• Emory University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Georgia College & State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Emory University 10:1; Georgia College & State University 17:1.

Emory vs. Georgia College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Emory or Georgia College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than Emory ($21,632 vs. $27,303).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 39.2% lower than at Emory University ($12,302 vs. $20,220).
• Emory University is 599.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than Georgia College (about $55,094 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $9,186.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 117.8% higher at Emory than at Georgia College & State University (about $34,768 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $29,512.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Georgia College & State University than at Emory University (95% vs. 47%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 549.4% larger than aid received by Georgia College & State University students ($56,319 vs. $8,673).

Emory vs. Georgia College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Georgia College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Georgia College and Emory.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Emory University (1510) is 360 points higher than at Georgia College (1150).
• Incoming Emory students have a 9 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 24 at Georgia College).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 1470/1550; Georgia College & State University 1070/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 32/35; Georgia College & State University 22/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Emory - Test optional; Georgia College - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Emory Jan 1, 2027; Georgia College Apr 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Emory students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Georgia College (3.53).
• Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Emory (10.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40.4% at Emory vs. 36.5% at Georgia College.

Emory vs. Georgia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Emory and Georgia College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Emory University's six-year graduation rate (90%) is higher than Georgia College & State University's (55%).
• Graduates from Emory University earn a median of about $38,200 more per year than Georgia College graduates about ten years after starting college ($81,500 vs. $43,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Emory University graduates have a $4,767 lower median loan debt than Georgia College graduates ($17,233 vs. $22,000).
• Among borrowers, Emory graduates have an estimated $49 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Georgia College graduates ($178 vs. $227).
• More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.