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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Emory and Henry College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or VCU?
- Emory and Henry College is 168.5% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at VCU than Emory and Henry College ($34,744.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than VCU ($21,714 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 12.2% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,360 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 147% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($30,711 vs. $12,433)
Emory and Henry College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 117 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming VCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than VCU (93.1%)
Emory and Henry College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or VCU? 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 VCU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,700)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/