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Overview |
Columbia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 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 |
Columbia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Columbia 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 1,358 students)
Columbia College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Columbia College ($34,500.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Emory and Henry College ($18,779 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 64.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,400 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Columbia College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 96.7% larger than aid received Columbia College ($31,643 vs. $16,089)
Columbia College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia 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 Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 9 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Columbia College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
Columbia College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Columbia College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/