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Overview |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Emory | St Olaf | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than St Olaf based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 3,046 students)
Emory vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or St Olaf?
- Emory University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than St Olaf for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Emory than St Olaf College ($57,120.00 vs. $54,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Emory ($26,171 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 36.7% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,450 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Emory University (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 21.1% larger than aid received St Olaf College ($48,914 vs. $40,399)
Emory vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 98 points higher than at St Olaf (1282)
- Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at St Olaf (29)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or St Olaf? 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 St Olaf and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than St Olaf College (90% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $27,800 more per year than St Olaf graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $53,700)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,767 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($17,233 vs. $27,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/