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Auburn Alabama Kentucky Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Clemson Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Ole Miss| Emory University | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 88% |
Admission |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $206 |
Diversity |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Tennessee?
- Emory University is 404.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Emory than The University of Tennessee ($57,120.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Emory ($21,880 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 40% lower than costs at Emory University ($12,150 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Emory University (88% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 361.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($48,914 vs. $10,593)
Emory vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 166 points higher than at Tennessee (1214)
- Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Tennessee has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than The University of Tennessee (90% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $25,200 more per year than Tennessee graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $56,300)
- Emory University students graduate with a $2,767 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee graduates. ($17,233 vs. $20,000)
- Emory graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee graduates. ($178 vs. $206)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee 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/