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University of Lynchburg St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College Berry College Longwood University SU JMU GWU Spelman Carson-Newman College| Union College | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Union College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Barbourville, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 970 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unionky.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,737 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,737 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,261 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,221 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,168 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Union College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,142 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 610 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1148 | 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 |
Union College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Union College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 970 students)
Union College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Union College ($34,500.00 vs. $28,737.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Emory and Henry College ($18,221 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 67% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,261 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Union College ($31,643 vs. $23,168)
Union College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union 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 Union College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 10 points higher than at Union College (970)
- Incoming Union 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 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Union College (3.15)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Union College (53.4%)
Union College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Union College (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,800)
- Union College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Union College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/