College comparison

Emory vs UVA

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	UVA Charlottesville, VA
Acceptance rateEmory University is more selective	11%	17%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1550	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,298	17,597
Avg net price	$22,585	$21,565
Median earnings (10 yr)UVA reports higher median earnings	$80,137	$86,863
Graduation rate	91%	96%
Median debt	$18,250	$17,500
Economic mobility	1.8%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Emory University or University of Virginia-Main Campus harder to get into?

Emory University is more selective: Emory University's acceptance rate is approximately 11% and University of Virginia-Main Campus's is approximately 17% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Emory University vs University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1550 at Emory University and 1410–1540 at University of Virginia-Main Campus. 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.