<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>