Emory vs. Georgia vs. Georgia Tech vs. Florida

Comparable Facts

Compare Emory University in Atlanta, GA with University of Georgia in Athens, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Georgia is larger than Emory based on total student enrollment (43,146 students vs. 15,175 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA (Large Suburban setting); University of Georgia is in Athens, GA (Midsize City setting).
• Emory University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Georgia is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Emory University 10:1; University of Georgia 17:1.

Emory vs. Georgia Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Emory or Georgia? 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 University of Georgia than Emory ($16,662 vs. $27,303).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 42.3% lower than at Emory University ($11,672 vs. $20,220).
• Emory University is 461.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Georgia (about $52,830 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $11,450.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 102.9% higher at Emory than at University of Georgia (about $32,592 more per year; $64,280.00 vs. $31,688.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Georgia than at Emory University (89% vs. 47%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 382.4% larger than aid received by University of Georgia students ($56,319 vs. $11,674).

Emory vs. Georgia Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Georgia? 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 and Emory.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Emory University (1510) is 130 points higher than at Georgia (1380).
• Incoming Emory students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 31 at Georgia).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 1470/1550; University of Georgia 1270/1480.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Emory University 32/35; University of Georgia 29/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Emory - Test optional; Georgia - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Emory Jan 1, 2027; Georgia Jan 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Georgia students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Emory (3.8).
• Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Emory (10.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40.4% at Emory vs. 38.3% at Georgia.

Emory vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Emory and Georgia? 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 University of Georgia's (82%).
• Graduates from Emory University earn a median of about $25,100 more per year than Georgia graduates about ten years after starting college ($81,500 vs. $56,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Emory University graduates have a $1,913 lower median loan debt than Georgia graduates ($17,233 vs. $19,146).
• Among borrowers, Emory graduates have an estimated $19 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Georgia graduates ($178 vs. $197).
• More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)

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.