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Overview |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,724 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #723 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | friends.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,172 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,172 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,326 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,720 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,570 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,620 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,025 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1181 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,512 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Friends University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Friends University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,358 students)
Friends University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Friends University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Friends University ($34,500.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Friends University ($20,834 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 65.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,326 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Friends University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Friends University ($31,643 vs. $19,570)
Friends University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Friends University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Friends University .
- The average SAT score at Friends University (1014) is 34 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Friends University 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 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Friends University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Friends University or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and Friends University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Friends University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $43,700)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/