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Overview |
PC | EMU | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PC | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $242 |
Diversity |
PC | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 27% | ||
Campus |
PC | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at EMU than Presbyterian College ($40,590.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than EMU ($21,571 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 8.3% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,300 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($34,379 vs. $30,460)
PC vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 73 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PC (3.6)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $3,800 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,658 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,108)
- EMU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($242 vs. $269)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/