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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or MBC?
- Emory and Henry College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Mary Baldwin College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Emory and Henry College ($18,746 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 33.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,320 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($31,643 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 29 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming MBC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
Emory and Henry College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or MBC? 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 MBC and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,300 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Emory and Henry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Emory and Henry College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/