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Emory University is counted among the top 20 research universities in the USA. It has the 17th-largest endowment among U.S. colleges and universities. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is cited for high scientific performance and citation impact in the CWTS Leiden Ranking. University of Virginia is one of the top 5 public institutions in the USA according to multiple ranking agencies offering education to international students.The 2023 rankings QS places UvA at #253 amongst the world universities. The campus life, student-faculty ratio, and international student presence is really amazing.
| Emory University | University of Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.3 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 196 QS World University 2025 # 24 US News 2024 # 106 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 297 QS World University 2025 # 24 US News 2024 # 166 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 82 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 23 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 35 for Law by US News 2024 | # 37 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 30 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 8 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -15 Doctorate Programs -45 | UG Programs -15 PG Programs -34 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3 % | 30.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-130 GMAT-640 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1360 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-640 IELTS-7 SAT-1340 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 55200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 42800 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20220 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 49494 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28380 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15862 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Emory University is one of the top private universities in Atlanta, United States. It is ranked #=155 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Graduate employability rankings (2023)- #101-110.
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| application requirements | Fill-in university’s short answer questions along with your UG applications. | UG applicants are required to submit school counselor recommendation. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Goizueta Business School | Darden School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.1/10 Read 6 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | Emory University | University of Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1836 | 1819 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 59% Male, 41% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | Initially, the campus established in Oxford, Georgia but the main campus is now located in Atlanta. Center for Disease Control & Prevention and the American Cancer Society lies adjacent to the campus. Emory point is also located adjacent to the campus. The campus is surrounded by Druid hills. | There are overall 11 schools under University of Virginia located around 8 miles from the airport and 2 miles from rail. The campus area is popularly known as university grounds. |
| Library | The university 7 libraries- Robert Woodruff Rose Manuscript, Hugh Law, Pitts Theory Library, Oxford College Library, Woodruff health science center library, Goizueta library. The rose library holds 150,000 print titles and 1350 collections. | The university has ten libraries that collectively have 5,000,000 print books; 700,000 ebooks; and 200,000 ejournals. The library also has a collection of 17th century newspapers, astronomical data. |
| Campus Life | The university has over 450 clubs and societies, 50 art clubs, LGBTQ community, 2 student organizations to join. You can also join 18 varsity sports clubs, The Emory Wheel newspaper, honor societies, sororities & fraternities, Barkley debate forum, and other clubs. The campus has one of the largest museums with southeastern American artifacts. | With 800+ student clubs and 27 varsity athletic teams to join, University of Virginia offers you a wide variety of co-curricular to indulge in. The university maintains 17 courts, fields, and recreation centers for providing fitness and welfare programs. The university has both museums (1) and gallery (2) and organizes online exhibitions for its students. |
| Hostel | #Housing - $11810 | #Housing - $8942 |
| Famous Alumni | Bobby Jones (golfer), Sam Nunn (former US Senator), Robert W. Woodruff (philanthropist), Kathy Castor (US representative), Tinsley Ellis (musician), Rick Bright (American public officials), Jim Sarabh (actor), Britney Cooper (author), Adam Richman (actor), Yun Chi-ho (political figure), etc. | Robert F. Kennedy (former US attorney journal), Tina Fey (actress), Larry Sabato (Americal political scientist), Ted Kennedy (former American senator), Katie Couric (TV journalist), Edgar Allan Poe (writer), Tiki Barber (footballer), David Baldacci (novelist), Mark Sanford (former governor of South Carolina), Sean Maloney (US representative), etc. |
| City Life | Atlanta is the most popular city of the US state of Georgia. The city is situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. With a GDP of 385 billion USD, Atlanta's economy is among the top 20 in the world. As a national center for the arts, the city is home to several art museums and institutions, opera, ballet, symphony orchestra, theatre, etc. | Charlottesville is situated at the foot of blue ridge mountains. It offers something for every adventure junkie, like countless hikes, kayaking & canoeing on Rivanna river. The city is ranked among the nation’s most restaurants per capita. In 2017, it was ranked the third happiest city in the US. |
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