Anonymous wrote:Emory has more diversity and less of a weed-out culture in the pre-med classes. Emory’s business school starts in Junior year whereas WashU’s begins freshman year. WashU’s admissions is more stats-driven - tough to get in if you don’t have an ACT of 34+. Otherwise, I think the schools are actually pretty similar - large pre-professional contingent, strengths in sciences and business, both 13% acceptance rate, and beautiful campuses.

Diversity meaning what exactly?
This site says the ethnic diversity is very similar, in fact WashU has more international students
https://datausa.io/profile/university/emory-university
https://datausa.io/profile/university/washington-university-in-st-louis

Also, Washu has always been test-optional for international students, as opposed to Emory just starting due to Covid. So WashU's test scores looked higher but probably aren't in actuality. Lastly, for ED WashU would be easier to get into
"Last year, WashU admitted 1,042 of the 3,066 applicants who applied early decision. The acceptance rate was 33.99%."
"Last year, Emory admitted 704 of the 3,125 applicants who applied early decision. The acceptance rate was 22.53%."
So it seems Emory is easier to get into RD and WashU ED.

Essentially the same school in different locations.

We had a nephew go to Wash U. He enjoyed it and the family has money so that wasn’t an issue. Still, now that he’s graduated and more mature, he looks back and says he was silly to have his parents pay so much money for him to go to college when he could have gone to his highly respected state flagship school instead.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Added options = CMU ED2, Vandy ED2.

My kid was considering those 4 for ED2 in case kid doesn't make favorite REA choice, but got lucky and not applying anymore.
Good luck.

I think that one problem is that all of these schools are lottery schools.

If the DC has a school like UVa or UMd locked in, and the cost of the school that’s locked in is OK, then it’s fine to ED2 to lottery schools.

If the DC really needs to get in to the ED2 school, needs a certain level of aid, or is obviously heading into CS or premed studies. I’d think about ED2ing at American University, Case Western or Macalaster.

Case Western is closer to lottery than you think.

Anonymous wrote:My kid was making this decision a few years ago and decided to apply to Emory. They are both excellent schools with similar offerings and similar student bodies. I am very glad DC ended up in Atlanta over St Louis. During the pandemic a drive home from Atlanta is possible but not to St Louis. More opportunities in Atlanta. Felt much safer in Atlanta. DC had a wonderful experience at Emory and now has a fabulous job in NYC with an excellent company. Probably would have had similar results from Wash U. So maybe it doesn’t really matter.

DC- STL = 12 hours
DC - ATL - 10 hours

both are a one hop flight

not that big a difference

Emory has more diversity and less of a weed-out culture in the pre-med classes. Emory’s business school starts in Junior year whereas WashU’s begins freshman year. WashU’s admissions is more stats-driven - tough to get in if you don’t have an ACT of 34+. Otherwise, I think the schools are actually pretty similar - large pre-professional contingent, strengths in sciences and business, both 13% acceptance rate, and beautiful campuses.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Added options = CMU ED2, Vandy ED2.

My kid was considering those 4 for ED2 in case kid doesn't make favorite REA choice, but got lucky and not applying anymore.
Good luck.

I think that one problem is that all of these schools are lottery schools.

If the DC has a school like UVa or UMd locked in, and the cost of the school that’s locked in is OK, then it’s fine to ED2 to lottery schools.

If the DC really needs to get in to the ED2 school, needs a certain level of aid, or is obviously heading into CS or premed studies. I’d think about ED2ing at American University, Case Western or Macalaster.

I'm not sure what you mean by lottery schools, but it's assuming fiance is not a primary consideration.  
You can get an idea from FAFSA and NPC.  In my case I get to pay full price tag for UVA, and just slightly more for private schools.  
My kids didn't want to go to a nearby state school if the price was similar.  If the person is considering ED2, probably would not be satisfied with those schools. No need for ED2, just RD to those.

My kid considered those schools. Picked the one where they felt most comfortable/best fit. Selected WashU based on major and collaborative environment and has been very happy there. Hopefully your child can articulate what they like about each school to help decide. Be sure they have shown interest to the school.

Anonymous wrote:Added options = CMU ED2, Vandy ED2.

My kid was considering those 4 for ED2 in case kid doesn't make favorite REA choice, but got lucky and not applying anymore.
Good luck.

I'd also recommend wake forest as a backup school

Anonymous wrote:Added options = CMU ED2, Vandy ED2.

My kid was considering those 4 for ED2 in case kid doesn't make favorite REA choice, but got lucky and not applying anymore.
Good luck.

I think that one problem is that all of these schools are lottery schools.

If the DC has a school like UVa or UMd locked in, and the cost of the school that’s locked in is OK, then it’s fine to ED2 to lottery schools.

If the DC really needs to get in to the ED2 school, needs a certain level of aid, or is obviously heading into CS or premed studies. I’d think about ED2ing at American University, Case Western or Macalaster.

My kid was making this decision a few years ago and decided to apply to Emory. They are both excellent schools with similar offerings and similar student bodies. I am very glad DC ended up in Atlanta over St Louis. During the pandemic a drive home from Atlanta is possible but not to St Louis. More opportunities in Atlanta. Felt much safer in Atlanta. DC had a wonderful experience at Emory and now has a fabulous job in NYC with an excellent company. Probably would have had similar results from Wash U. So maybe it doesn’t really matter.

What is the intended major?

It really depends on what you’re looking for

I would probably like Emory for the job market in atlanta

Added options = CMU ED2, Vandy ED2.

My kid was considering those 4 for ED2 in case kid doesn't make favorite REA choice, but got lucky and not applying anymore.
Good luck.

Any insights? We're trying to decide for ED2.