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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | EMU | ||
| 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,334 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at EMU than Emory and Henry College ($40,590.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than EMU ($20,834 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 12.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,240 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($31,643 vs. $30,460)
Emory and Henry College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 29 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming EMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
Emory and Henry College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or EMU? 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 EMU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Emory and Henry College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $200 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,700)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU 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/