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Overview |
Montreat College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Montreat College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Montreat College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Montreat College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 14% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Emory and Henry College than Montreat College ($34,500.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Montreat College ($20,834 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 29.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,670 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 80.6% larger than aid received Montreat College ($31,643 vs. $17,519)
Montreat College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College 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 Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 20 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Montreat College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Montreat College (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,900)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/