College comparison

Colorado College vs Emory

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO	Emory Atlanta, GA
Acceptance rateEmory University is more selective	18%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1230–1460	1470–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,014	7,298
Avg net price	$33,375	$22,585
Median earnings (10 yr)Emory reports higher median earnings	$65,222	$80,137
Graduation rate	88%	91%
Median debt	$18,257	$18,250
Economic mobility	1.8%	1.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Colorado College or Emory University harder to get into?

Emory University is more selective: Colorado College's acceptance rate is approximately 18% and Emory University's is approximately 11% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Colorado College vs Emory University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1230–1460 at Colorado College and 1470–1550 at Emory University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.