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Overview |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Immaculata University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,334 students)
Immaculata University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at EMU than Immaculata University ($40,590.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Immaculata University ($23,783 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 3.1% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($12,240 vs. $12,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 93.4% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($30,460 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 34 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Immaculata University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University or EMU? 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 EMU and Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Immaculata University (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $11,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/