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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | VWC | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at VWC than Emory and Henry College ($36,010.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than VWC ($20,834 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 24.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,070 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($31,643 vs. $27,568)
Emory and Henry College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Wesleyan College (982) is 2 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming VWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than VWC (81.4%)
Emory and Henry College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or VWC? 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 VWC and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $2,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Emory and Henry College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/