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Overview |
Columbia International University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ciu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia International University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,620 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,620 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,911 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,834 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia International University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 506 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 244 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 73.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1195 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia International University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia International University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia International University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia International University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Columbia International 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
- Columbia International University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 1,358 students)
Columbia International University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia International University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Columbia International University ($34,500.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Emory and Henry College ($19,911 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 38.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,950 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Columbia International University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 68% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($31,643 vs. $18,834)
Columbia International University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia International 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 Columbia International University .
- The average SAT score at Columbia International University (1045) is 65 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Columbia International University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Columbia International University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia International 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 Columbia International University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Columbia International University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/