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Georgia State KSU Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University Columbus State| Georgia Southern University | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
GS | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
GS | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 39% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 1,358 students)
GS vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 689.3% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Georgia Southern University ($34,500.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Emory and Henry College ($15,352 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 33.8% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,316 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 259.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($31,643 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 109 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming GS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at GS (3.36)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than GS (88.9%)
GS vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Georgia Southern University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/