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Overview |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Waynesburg, PA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,366 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | waynesburg.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,300 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,281 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,464 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,630 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Waynesburg College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Waynesburg University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,358 students)
Waynesburg College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Waynesburg College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Waynesburg University ($34,500.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Waynesburg College ($20,834 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 13.9% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,120 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Waynesburg University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 81.2% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($31,643 vs. $17,464)
Waynesburg College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 39 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Waynesburg College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Waynesburg University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College and Waynesburg College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Waynesburg College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/