College comparison

Emory vs Georgia

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	Emory Atlanta, GA	Georgia Athens, GA
Acceptance rateEmory University is more selective	11%	38%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1550	1270–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,298	32,137
Avg net price	$22,585	$13,936
Median earnings (10 yr)Emory reports higher median earnings	$80,137	$68,726
Graduation rate	91%	90%
Median debt	$18,250	$18,500
Economic mobility	1.8%	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Emory University or University of Georgia harder to get into?

Emory University is more selective: Emory University's acceptance rate is approximately 11% and University of Georgia's is approximately 38% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Emory University vs University of Georgia?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1550 at Emory University and 1270–1480 at University of Georgia. 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.