Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU BC Cabrini College Liberty University Mason WSU| Eastern Mennonite University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
EMU | PHC | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | phc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
EMU | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $28,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
EMU | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 25/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
EMU | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
EMU | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
EMU | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EMU | PHC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 68% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 83% | ||
Campus |
EMU | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 409 students)
EMU vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or PHC?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at EMU than Patrick Henry College ($40,590.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than PHC ($23,783 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 11.1% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,020 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Eastern Mennonite University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 125.1% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($30,460 vs. $13,531)
EMU vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or EMU .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than PHC (75.8%)
EMU vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU or PHC? 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 PHC and EMU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/