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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | RU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or RU?
- Emory and Henry College is 323% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Radford University ($34,500.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Emory and Henry College ($17,105 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 30.6% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,567 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 225.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($31,643 vs. $9,733)
Emory and Henry College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Emory and Henry College .
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RU (3.31)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than RU (93.3%)
Emory and Henry College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or RU? 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 RU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Radford University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/