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WKU Simmons University Suffolk University Emerson NKU Kentucky UMass Lesley University MCPHS URI Morehead State University Saint Anselm College| Emmanuel College | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,448 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,448 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,273 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,956 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,786 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 4,611 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1310 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | Eastern | ||
| 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 Kentucky University is larger than than Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,012 students)
Emmanuel College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or Eastern?
- Emmanuel College is 365.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at Emmanuel College than Eastern Kentucky University ($44,448.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Emmanuel College ($10,806 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 61.5% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($10,360 vs. $16,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 183.1% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($29,956 vs. $10,583)
Emmanuel College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Emmanuel College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/