Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Union College University of Lynchburg La Sierra University St. Andrews University DUofC Sweet Briar College Berry College California Baptist University Longwood University SU JMU GWU| Pacific Union College | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
PUC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | ehc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
PUC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $34,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
PUC | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 |
PUC | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
PUC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $279 |
Diversity |
PUC | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
PUC | Emory and Henry College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
PUC | 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than PUC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Pacific Union College ($34,500.00 vs. $32,655.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than PUC ($20,834 vs. $21,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 48.8% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,273 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 35.3% larger than aid received Pacific Union College ($31,643 vs. $23,383)
PUC vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC 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 PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 4 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming PUC 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 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PUC (3.24)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC 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 PUC.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Pacific Union College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,000)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($279 vs. $310)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/