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ETSU University of Lynchburg St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College Berry College Longwood University Carson-Newman College SU JMU GWU Spelman CU| Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Greeneville, TN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,303 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tusculum.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,558 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,558 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,042 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,414 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,630 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,369 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,110 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 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 |
Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Tusculum College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Tusculum College | 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 Tusculum College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,303 students)
Tusculum College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tusculum College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Tusculum College ($34,500.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tusculum College than Emory and Henry College ($20,414 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tusculum College are 37.4% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,042 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 39.8% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($31,643 vs. $22,630)
Tusculum College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tusculum College 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 Tusculum College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 20 points higher than at Tusculum College (960)
- Incoming Tusculum College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Tusculum College (81.1%)
Tusculum College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tusculum College 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 Tusculum College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Tusculum College (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Tusculum College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,900)
- Emory and Henry College and Tusculum College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Tusculum College 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 Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/