| Emory vs. Shorter |
 | ||
|---|---|---|
#26 in National Universities #98 in World University Rankings #1 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | #53 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in Georgia Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,280 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$24,630 |
| expensive$48,750 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,000 |
| More$47,663 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,004 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,520 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,110 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter10.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.46% |
| Favorable40.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower33.49% |
| High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,175 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,318 |
| Larger7,407 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,203 |
| Larger7,768 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller115 |
| Larger925 | Online Student Population | Smaller291 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,813) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,346) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,999 | Number of faculty | 126 |
| Higher$150,101 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$45,486 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.