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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Emory and Henry College is 339.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($34,500.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Emory and Henry College ($9,529 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 18.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,676 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 258.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($31,643 vs. $8,830)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 2 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Emory and Henry College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (59% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,900 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/