Boston vs Emory
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Boston UniversityBoston, MACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Emory UniversityAtlanta, GACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Boston lists Mass 3 times a week; Emory lists Mass 6 times a week.
- Emory has the higher graduation rate: 91% against 89% at Boston.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Emory has the lower price after aid: $7,363 a year, against $9,500 at Boston.
- Median debt is lower at Emory: $18,250, against $23,250 at Boston.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
3 times a week
6 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Boston, MA
Atlanta, GA
Setting
City
City
Students
36,624
15,046
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
11%
11%
Average SAT
1480
1520
ACT middle 50%
32–34
32–35
Graduation rate
89%
91%
First-year retention
95%
96%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,402
$22,585
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,500
$7,363
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,342
$9,220
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,778
$11,237
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,517
$13,821
Net price, over $110,000 income
$47,504
$53,018
Median debt
$23,250
$18,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$83,238
$80,137
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.