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Overview |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
| Location | Grantham, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | messiah.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,550 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,550 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,120 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,519 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,438 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,936 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Messiah College | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Messiah College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 1,334 students)
Messiah College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Messiah College or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at EMU than Messiah College ($40,590.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Messiah College ($23,783 vs. $24,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 5.9% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,560 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Messiah College ($30,460 vs. $27,519)
Messiah College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Messiah College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Messiah College .
- The average SAT score at Messiah College (1129) is 120 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Messiah College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Messiah College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Messiah College (79.4%)
Messiah College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Messiah College 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 Messiah College.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Messiah College earn on average $4,700 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,539 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,989)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/