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JMU Carroll University Loras College BC Wisconsin Marquette University Cabrini College University of St Thomas Liberty University Edgewood College Mason WSU| Eastern Mennonite University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | SNC | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
EMU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1010/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EMU | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
EMU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EMU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
EMU | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,882 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at SNC than Eastern Mennonite University ($42,304.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than SNC ($23,783 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 0.3% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($12,202 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Saint Norbert College ($30,460 vs. $28,627)
EMU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 116 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming SNC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SNC (3.57)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SNC (83.6%)
EMU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU or SNC? 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 SNC and EMU.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $7,000 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/