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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Piedmont College| Emmanuel College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
| Location | Franklin Springs, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 850 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ec.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,464 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,464 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,104 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,921 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,655 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 766 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 850 students)
Emmanuel College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Emmanuel College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $22,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at CSU than Emmanuel College ($29,490.00 vs. $22,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Emmanuel College ($17,536 vs. $19,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmanuel College are 23.6% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,104 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Emmanuel College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 93.5% larger than aid received Emmanuel College ($26,417 vs. $13,655)
Emmanuel College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Emmanuel College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 100 points higher than at Emmanuel College (930)
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Emmanuel College (62.7%)
Emmanuel College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel College or CSU? 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 CSU and Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Emmanuel College (38% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $32,200)
- Emmanuel College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Emmanuel College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emmanuel College students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/