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University of Lynchburg St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College Berry College Longwood University SU JMU GWU Spelman Carson-Newman College| Saint Catharine College | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Saint Catharine, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 649 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sccky.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,732 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,732 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,636 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,513 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,299 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 359 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7%Open | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9%Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 39% | ||
Campus |
St. Catharine | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 649 students)
St. Catharine vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Catharine or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 74.8% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Emory and Henry College than Saint Catharine College ($34,500.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than St. Catharine ($20,834 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 43.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,636 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 240.3% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($31,643 vs. $9,299)
St. Catharine vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 32 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
St. Catharine vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine.
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $10,700 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $7,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($19,975 vs. $27,000)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/