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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | SVU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,053 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or SVU?
- Emory and Henry College is 82.9% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Southern Virginia University ($34,500.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than SVU ($20,834 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 50.8% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,150 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 286.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($31,643 vs. $8,188)
Emory and Henry College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 61 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming SVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
Emory and Henry College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or SVU? 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 SVU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Southern Virginia University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/