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Overview |
La Sierra University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
La Sierra University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 39% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra 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
- La Sierra University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 1,358 students)
La Sierra University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 1.7% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than La Sierra University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than La Sierra University ($20,834 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 21.9% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,325 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 44.7% larger than aid received La Sierra University ($31,643 vs. $21,867)
La Sierra University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 51 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
La Sierra University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than La Sierra University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from La Sierra University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University 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/