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Georgia State KSU Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon USC Case Western| Emory University | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | GS | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 95% |
Admission |
Emory | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $237 |
Diversity |
Emory | GS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Emory | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or GS?
- Emory University is 1,206.8% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.3% higher at Emory than Georgia Southern University ($57,120.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Emory ($15,352 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 64.9% lower than costs at Emory University ($10,316 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than Emory University (95% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 455.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($48,914 vs. $8,806)
Emory vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 291 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Emory students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or GS? 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 GS and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Georgia Southern University (90% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $36,700 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $44,800)
- Emory University students graduate with a $5,767 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($178 vs. $237)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/