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Overview |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,765 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hsutx.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,694 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,694 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,636 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,695 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | 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 |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 39% | ||
Campus |
HSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,765 students vs. 1,358 students)
HSU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HSU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Hardin Simmons University ($34,500.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than HSU ($20,834 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 38.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,980 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 39.4% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($31,643 vs. $22,695)
HSU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HSU 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 HSU .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 50 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming HSU 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 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at HSU (3.43)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than HSU (88.2%)
HSU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HSU 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 HSU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,700)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/