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Overview |
Anderson University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
Anderson University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Anderson University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Emory and Henry College than Anderson University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Anderson University ($20,834 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 20.8% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,420 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 18.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($31,643 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 70 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Emory and Henry College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,400)
- Emory and Henry College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Anderson University 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 Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/