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Overview |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
| Location | Nashville, TN | Atlanta, GA | Gainesville, FL | |
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | Midsize City | |
| Enrollment | 13,456 | 15,046 | 54,814 | |
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #14 | #24 | #74 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | vanderbilt.edu | emory.edu | ufl.edu | |
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Costs |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
| Tuition (In State) | $61,618 | $59,920 | $4,477 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,618 | $59,920 | $25,694 | |
| Room & Board | $21,054 | $18,972 | $11,500 | |
| Avg Net Price | $26,689 | $27,986 | $11,521 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,723 | $50,828 | $10,724 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 46% | 88% |
Admission |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
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| Applied | 45,313 | 31,929 | 65,375 | |
| Admitted | 2,844 | 3,543 | 15,707 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 11.1% | 24% | |
| Enrolled % | 57% | 40.2% | 43.1% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.8 | 3.9 | |
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | A- | |
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | Very High | |
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 32/34 | 28/33 | |
| SAT Range | 1510/1560 | 1460/1550 | 1300/1480 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | |
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | 16:1 | |
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Outcomes |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% | 84% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $81,500 | $62,600 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | 68% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $17,233 | $15,815 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $178 | $163 |
Diversity |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
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| % Men | 19% | 18% | 15% | |
| % Women | 28% | 33% | 21% | |
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | High | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 55% | 41% | 57% | |
| % Black | 8% | 9% | 6% | |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | 21% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 1% | |
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | 3% | |
| % International | 7% | 17% | 1% | |
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
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| % In-State | 13% | 12% | 79% | |
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 67% | 15% | |
Campus |
Vanderbilt | Emory | Florida | |
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Vanderbilt based on total student enrollment (15,046 students vs. 13,456 students)
Vanderbilt vs. Emory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vanderbilt or Emory?
- Vanderbilt University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Vanderbilt than Emory University ($61,618.00 vs. $59,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Emory ($26,689 vs. $27,986)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 11% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($18,972 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanderbilt University than Emory University (66% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Emory University ($57,723 vs. $50,828)
Vanderbilt vs. Emory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vanderbilt or Emory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory or Vanderbilt .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 118 points higher than at Emory (1380)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Emory (31)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Emory (3.8)
- Emory has a higher acceptance rate (11.1%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Vanderbilt vs. Emory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vanderbilt or Emory? 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 Emory and Vanderbilt.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Emory University (92% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Emory graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $81,500)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $3,233 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,233)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Emory graduates. ($144 vs. $178)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/