- Both Emory University and University of Southern California (USC) are private.
- Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA and USC is located in Los Angeles, CA.
- USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than Emory University ($60,774).
- USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than Emory University (22.04%).
- USC has higher SAT scores of 1,520 than Emory University (1,500).
- USC is larger with 48,945 students than Emory University (14,841 students).
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| #25 in National Universities #1 in Georgia | Rankings | #23 in National Universities #4 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Known as | USC | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,774 | Undergraduate | $68,237 |
| $47,722 | Graduate | $68,128 |
| $45,148 | Financial Aid | $43,570 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $90 graduate |
| 22.04% | Acceptance Rate | 15.95% |
| 26.52% | Yield | 37.14% |
| 1,500 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,520 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,841 | Total Students | 48,945 |
| 7,101 | Undergraduate | 20,699 |
| 7,740 | Graduate | 28,246 |
| 483 | Online Enrollment | 6,276 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 95% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $84,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) $9,670 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) $10,506 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 2,037 Full-time 531 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,403 Full-time 1,305 Part-time |
| 11,734 Full-time 1,219 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,295 Full-time 2,353 Part-time |
| $134,451 for Faculties $80,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $142,538 for Faculties $88,866 Part-time |