Emory University vs New York University (NYU) Comparison

Emory University vs New York University

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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. New York University is ranked as one of the top 25 US universities and comes under the top 50 global universities. The university has been ranked by major ranking organizations in the world. QS has placed NYU at 39th position

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Collegedunia Score6.3 sfHSI/6.9 sfHSI/
CtVgo0# 98 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2027
# 108 Times Higher Education 2027
# 183 QS World University 2027
# 29 Times Higher Education 2027
# 31 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2027
# 58 QS World University 2027
Subject Strength# 82 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Times Higher Education 2023
# 34 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 117 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 68 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026
# 13 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025
# 31 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx QS World University 2026
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K6FNSL -39
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Acceptance Rate11.1 %9.0 %
Cost to Study78XRnV   55200
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 Emory University is one of the top private universities in Atlanta, United States. It is ranked #=155 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

  • Executive MBA : $145,000 
  • MBA  :  $140,000 
  • Master (Other)  :  $110,000 
  • Doctorate :  $98,000 
  • BBA  : $90,000 
  • Bachelor of Science : $85,000

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in New York City, United States. It is ranked #39 in QS World University Rankings 2023 and #16 by Graduate Employability Ranking.

Average Salaries by degree are:

  • Executive MBA : $234,000 
  • Doctorate : $190,000 
  • Other Degree : $161,000 
  • MBA : $150,000 
  • BBA : $139,000 
  • PhD : $135,000

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Type of UniversityUniversity
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Established1836
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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. 


Located in two cities within New York: Manhattan and Brooklyn; Manhattan has most of the key academic and student life buildings surrounding the Washington Square Park; Brooklyn has Tandon School and few residence halls. 


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. 


NYU has 8 libraries with 4.6 million volume system. Elmer Holmes Bobst is the main library and has over a million volumes, 272,000 serial titles and 43,000 feet of archives. It can accomodate over 2,500 students for studying and computing. 


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.  


Center for student life manages over 300 clubs and organizations; Apart from all-university clubs, each school within NYU has its own club. 


Hostel#Housing - $11810
#Double Room--Semester Rate - $6581
#Single Room--Semester Rate - $8388
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. 


37 Nobel laureates, 3 astronauts, 26 Pulitzer Prize winners, 37 Academy Award winners, 30 Emmy Award winners, 12 Grammy Award winners; Jack Dorsey (founder of Twitter); Robert Muller III (former Director of FBI); Martin Scorsese (filmmaker), Tom Freston (founder of MTV); Paolo Nespoli (astronaut)


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.


In 2022, New York contributed 12% to the USA GDP; Paygrade increased by 2.8%; Financial activities comprised of 29% of the state’s total GDP; Unemployment rate was  6% in Feburary 2023; Food and apparel are the largest manufacturing sectors of the city; Major tourist attractions are Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Times Square, etc.


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