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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Mount Hope, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | abc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $15,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $15,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $15,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $12,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 40 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1036/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 97% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | Appalachian Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Appalachian Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 232 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Appalachian Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Appalachian Bible College?
- Emory and Henry College is 126.7% more expensive to attend than Appalachian Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Appalachian Bible College ($34,500.00 vs. $15,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian Bible College than Emory and Henry College ($15,106 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian Bible College are 61.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,560 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Appalachian Bible College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 143.5% larger than aid received Appalachian Bible College ($31,643 vs. $12,996)
Emory and Henry College vs. Appalachian Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Appalachian Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Appalachian Bible College or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian Bible College (1012) is 32 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Appalachian Bible College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Appalachian Bible College (3.32)
- Appalachian Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Appalachian Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or Appalachian Bible College? 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 Appalachian Bible College and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Appalachian Bible College (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $11,600 more per year than Appalachian Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,100)
- Appalachian Bible College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Appalachian Bible College graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Appalachian Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/