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Overview |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 57% |
Admission |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $218 |
Diversity |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Emory | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- Emory University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 3,876 students)
Emory vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at University of Richmond than Emory University ($60,330.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than University of Richmond ($26,680 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 14.4% lower than costs at Emory University ($14,870 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Emory University (57% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 5.5% larger than aid received University of Richmond ($48,914 vs. $46,385)
Emory vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 43 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- University of Richmond has a higher acceptance rate (24.4%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than University of Richmond (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $7,600 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $73,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $3,915 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($17,233 vs. $21,148)
- Emory graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($178 vs. $218)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/