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Overview |
Emory | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $208 |
Diversity |
Emory | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Emory | William Carey University | ||
| 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 William Carey University based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 5,662 students)
Emory vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or William Carey University?
- Emory University is 323.1% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 323.1% higher at Emory than William Carey University ($57,120.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Emory ($15,271 vs. $26,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 128% lower than costs at Emory University ($7,463 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Carey University than Emory University (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 266.9% larger than aid received William Carey University ($48,914 vs. $13,331)
Emory vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 309 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming Emory students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- William Carey University has a higher acceptance rate (53.6%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than William Carey University (90% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $40,600 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $40,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $2,959 lower median federal student loan debt than William Carey University graduates. ($17,233 vs. $20,192)
- Emory graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than William Carey University graduates. ($178 vs. $208)
- More Emory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/