Emory vs Washington University in St. Louis
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
A+Compass Score: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Emory UniversityAtlanta, GACompass Score: Exceptional · Top 3%A+Compass Score: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, MOCompass Score: Exceptional · Top 2%
At a glance
- Washington University in St. Louis has the higher graduation rate: 94% against 91% at Emory.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Washington University in St. Louis has the lower price after aid: $5,578 a year, against $11,237 at Emory.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Washington University in St. Louis: $86,182, against $80,137 at Emory.
Scores
Compass Score
A+Compass Score: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 3%
A+Compass Score: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 2%
Academic Excellence
A+Academic Excellence: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 3%
A+Academic Excellence: Exceptional (grade A+): the top 3% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 1%
Value
A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 15%
A-Value: Excellent (grade A-): the top 20% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 11%
The college
Category
National universities
National universities
Location
Atlanta, GA
St. Louis, MO
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
15,046
16,500
Sports
NCAA Division III · University Athletic Association
NCAA Division III · University Athletic Association
Admission
Admission rate
11%
12%
Average SAT
1520
1530
ACT middle 50%
32–35
33–35
Outcomes
Graduation rate
91%
94%
First-year retention
96%
95%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$80,137
$86,182
Median debt
$18,250
$17,500
Cost
Average price after aid
About $23,000
About $22,000
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
About $7,000
About $2,000
$30,001–$48,000
About $9,000
About $2,000
$48,001–$75,000
About $11,000
About $6,000
$75,001–$110,000
About $14,000
About $13,000
Over $110,000
About $53,000
About $42,000
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Computer science $159,541
- Business administration $136,731
- Economics $111,631
- Nursing $101,903
- Political science $94,001
- Finance $185,551
- Computer science $177,066
- Managerial economics $162,355
- Systems Engineering $119,297
- Chemical Engineering $107,843
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.