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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Longwood University?
- Emory and Henry College is 294.2% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Longwood University ($34,500.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Longwood University ($20,834 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 3.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,800 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 206.3% larger than aid received Longwood University ($31,643 vs. $10,332)
Emory and Henry College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 5 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 Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Emory and Henry College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $500 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/