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Overview |
Brenau University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Brenau University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 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 |
Brenau University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Brenau University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Brenau University | 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
- Brenau University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 1,358 students)
Brenau University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Brenau University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Emory and Henry College than Brenau University ($34,500.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Brenau University ($20,834 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brenau University are 10.4% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,500 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Brenau University as Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 42.9% larger than aid received Brenau University ($31,643 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau 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 Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Brenau University (990) is 10 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Brenau University 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 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Brenau University (86.5%)
Brenau University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau 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 Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Brenau University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $100 more per year than Brenau University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,600)
- Emory and Henry College and Brenau University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Brenau 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 Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/