<p>Hi!
I'm a senior, and I'm trying to decide which one I should apply binding to. Both would be a stretch for me, so I was thinking applying binding would be an advantage for me, especially considering these are my tops. I'm interested in majoring in journalism or communications. I know Emory doesn't have a journalism major, but this is not a huge deal to me as I am not married to the major, and would consider political science or creative writing instead. Finances are a concern for me, so which one is more likely to give me more money is also a factor, although I am aware that you can get out of binding if it's a cost concern. Thank you! </p>
<p>Emory is great for creative writing. According to USA Today, it is one of the best: <a href=“http://college.usatoday.com/the-10-best-american-colleges-for-writers/”>http://college.usatoday.com/the-10-best-american-colleges-for-writers/</a>. Ranked #1.</p>
<p>According to this chart from the NY times Richmond should be $11’900 for the average low to middle income student while Emory is $17,600.</p>
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<p>Richmond has great financial aid. It also has a great english department. Note Richmond doesn’t have a creative writing major, only a minor. If you aren’t sure where you want to go, I wouldn’t recommend applying ED.</p>
<p>I got into both last year, and therefore spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons. The schools are actually very different. Emory is larger and located in a college town area with great access to the amazing city of Atlanta. Richmond is kind of in the woods and makes you feel in a bubble, which could be problematic given that it is such a small school. However, Richmond has better athletics, while Emory has slightly better academics (generally speaking, but especially for English). I personally like Emory more but it really comes down to whether not you want a secluded small school.</p>
<p>Emory has better academics? What makes you say that?</p>
<p>Both poli. sci and creative writing are among the best academic programs at Emory.</p>
<p>Although both are excellent schools, Ignis 123 the Princeton Review would disagree with you, as the university of Richmond has a slightly higher academic rating. </p>
<p>With regards to your heading, I think that you mean “early decision,” which is binding; “early action” is not.</p>
<p>University of Richmond is probably more generous with merit aid than Emory.</p>