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Overview |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,012 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmanuel.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,448 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,448 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,273 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,956 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,786 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 4,611 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1310 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emmanuel College is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,012 students vs. 1,175 students)
Emmanuel College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or SWU?
- Emmanuel College is 67.6% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($44,448.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Emmanuel College than Southern Wesleyan University ($44,448.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Emmanuel College ($17,639 vs. $32,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 73.4% lower than costs at Emmanuel College ($9,650 vs. $16,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($29,956 vs. $19,636)
Emmanuel College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Emmanuel College (3.6)
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than SWU (51.2%)
Emmanuel College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel College or SWU? 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 SWU and Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at Emmanuel College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $5,800 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Emmanuel College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Emmanuel College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/