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JMU PLU BC Cabrini College Evergreen UW-Seattle UWT Liberty University Central Washington University Linfield Mason WSU| Eastern Mennonite University | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 925/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 21% | ||
Campus |
EMU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,609 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Saint Martin's University than Eastern Mennonite University ($41,660.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than EMU ($21,811 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 13.1% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($12,240 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Martin's University than Eastern Mennonite University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($32,697 vs. $30,460)
EMU vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 38 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Martin's University (3.46)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Saint Martin's University (95%)
EMU vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU or Saint Martin's University? 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 Saint Martin's University and EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Saint Martin's University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $4,600 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Martin's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/