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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,358 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Southwest Baptist University ($34,500.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Emory and Henry College ($18,926 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 66.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,290 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Southwest Baptist University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 74.4% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($31,643 vs. $18,146)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 78 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Emory and Henry College (96.9%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University 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 Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Southwest Baptist University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/