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JMU BC Cabrini College Liberty University UVA Mason WSU Roanoke College| Eastern Mennonite University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | SVU | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
EMU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/34 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $244 |
Diversity |
EMU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EMU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 73% | ||
Campus |
EMU | SVU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 1,053 students)
EMU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or SVU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 115.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at EMU than Southern Virginia University ($40,590.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than EMU ($23,274 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 33.8% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($9,150 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Eastern Mennonite University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 272% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($30,460 vs. $8,188)
EMU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 32 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SVU (3.19)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SVU (99.4%)
EMU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU or SVU? 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 SVU and EMU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Southern Virginia University (66% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $3,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,600)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $204 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($23,450 vs. $23,654)
- EMU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($242 vs. $244)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/