Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Alabama University of South Alabama Auburn Alabama State University of Montevallo University of North Alabama TROY GS Samford University JU WCU University of Lynchburg| Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $34,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 1,358 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 245.3% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Jacksonville State University ($34,500.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Emory and Henry College ($11,953 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 59.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,640 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 212.6% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($31,643 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State 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 Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 82 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University 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 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Jacksonville State University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/