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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Eastern Mennonite University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | EMU | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 96% |
Admission |
ASU | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $242 |
Diversity |
ASU | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ASU | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ASU | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 1,334 students)
ASU vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 856.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.5% higher at EMU than Appalachian State University ($40,590.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than EMU ($13,084 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,582 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Appalachian State University (96% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 309.2% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($30,460 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 148 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than ASU (83.1%)
ASU vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or EMU? 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 EMU and ASU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Appalachian State University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $2,300 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $2,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,450)
- ASU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/