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Overview |
Limestone University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Gaffney, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,786 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #864 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limestone.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Limestone University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,645 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,478 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,016 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Limestone University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,260 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,022 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 |
Limestone University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Limestone University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $279 |
Diversity |
Limestone University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Limestone University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Limestone 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
- Limestone University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,786 students vs. 1,358 students)
Limestone University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Limestone University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Limestone University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Limestone University ($34,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Limestone University ($20,834 vs. $23,478)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Limestone University are 29.6% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,645 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Limestone University as Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Limestone University ($31,643 vs. $19,016)
Limestone University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Limestone 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 Limestone University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 78 points higher than at Limestone University (902)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Limestone University (19)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Limestone University (3.42)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Limestone University (89.5%)
Limestone University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Limestone 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 Limestone University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Limestone University (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Limestone University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,500)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Limestone University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Limestone University graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Limestone University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/