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University of Lynchburg St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College AU Berry College Longwood University SU JMU GWU Spelman Carson-Newman College| Southern Wesleyan University | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 30.1% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Southern Wesleyan University ($34,500.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Emory and Henry College ($17,639 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 43% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,650 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 61.1% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($31,643 vs. $19,636)
SWU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU or Emory and Henry College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Emory and Henry College and SWU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College and SWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and SWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/