- Emory University is a private school while University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA) is a public school.
- Emory University is located in Atlanta, GA and UVA is located in Charlottesville, VA.
- Emory University has more expensive tuition of $60,774 than UVA ($58,950).
- Emory University has tighter acceptance rate of 22.04% than UVA (27.35%).
- Emory University has higher SAT scores of 1,500 than UVA (1,490).
- UVA is larger with 26,082 students than Emory University (14,841 students).
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| #25 in National Universities #1 in Georgia | Rankings | #31 in National Universities #2 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Charlottesville, VA |
| Known as | UVA | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,774 | Undergraduate | $22,323 Virginia residents $58,950 out-of-state |
| $47,722 | Graduate | $22,612 Virginia residents $36,198 out-of-state |
| $45,148 | Financial Aid | $23,989 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 22.04% | Acceptance Rate | 27.35% |
| 26.52% | Yield | 37.66% |
| 1,500 SAT, 33 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,841 | Total Students | 26,082 |
| 7,101 | Undergraduate | 17,444 |
| 7,740 | Graduate | 8,638 |
| 483 | Online Enrollment | 1,038 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 89% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $84,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $79,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) $9,670 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) $7,790 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 2,037 Full-time 531 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,484 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| 11,734 Full-time 1,219 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 9,780 Full-time 281 Part-time |
| $134,451 for Faculties $80,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $139,562 for Faculties $77,583 Part-time |