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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or WVSU?
- Emory and Henry College is 324.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at Emory and Henry College than West Virginia State University ($34,500.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Emory and Henry College ($11,684 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 13% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,214 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 233.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($31,643 vs. $9,482)
Emory and Henry College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 53 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Emory and Henry College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than West Virginia State University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $11,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU 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 WVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/