College comparison

Emory vs Penn

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	Penn Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Pennsylvania is more selective	11%	5%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1550	1510–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,298	10,650
Avg net price	$22,585	$28,699
Median earnings (10 yr)Penn reports higher median earnings	$80,137	$111,371
Graduation rate	91%	97%
Median debt	$18,250	$15,715
Economic mobility	1.8%	2.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

University of Pennsylvania is more selective: Emory University's acceptance rate is approximately 11% and University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 5% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1550 at Emory University and 1510–1570 at University of Pennsylvania. 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.