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Overview |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 94% |
Admission |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $235 |
Diversity |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Emory based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 14,841 students)
Emory vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Kentucky?
- Emory University is 396.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at Emory than University of Kentucky ($57,120.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Emory ($18,693 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 15.9% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,676 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than Emory University (94% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 246.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($48,914 vs. $14,114)
Emory vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 237 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Emory students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of Kentucky (90% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $30,500 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $51,000)
- Emory University students graduate with a $5,517 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($17,233 vs. $22,750)
- Emory graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($178 vs. $235)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/