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Can someone help me determine any significant differences between the two? Especially if I am not pursuing pre-med or STEM fields (which seem to be Emory’s specialty). Thanks so much!! I am most likely an english/poly sci major with a minor in music!
If the costs are similar, go with Emory. Atlanta is a much more dynamic metropolitan area than New Orleans, and the placement will be much better.
@Zinhead tulane offered 17,000 a year in merit aid so it basically takes off 25% of tuition.
Have you visited the schools yet? After you visit you may decide that one feels more like somewhere you could be for 4 years than another one.
Certainly if both schools are comfortably affordable then visit and choose your preference. I would say that Emory has somewhat more competitive admissions and is a little higher ranked, but for the price differential I’d choose Tulane. Everyone we know who goes to/went to Tulane seems to have a great experience.
The best help I can give you as an alumni of Emory is to do a visit and get on campus and talk to people. Find out if that is a culture that you like. Emory wants candidates who are motivated to go there. Tulane really is in uptown New Orleans and Emory is in suburban Atlanta with a beautiful campus and quadrangle. Congratulations on your admission to Tulane and the scholarship and good luck with Emory.