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Overview |
UNCSA | EMU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,104 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,731 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,902 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,251 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,868 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 96% |
Admission |
UNCSA | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 362 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCSA | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNCSA | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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 UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 1,104 students)
UNCSA vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 524.7% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at EMU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($40,590.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than EMU ($11,251 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,240 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (96% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 180.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($30,460 vs. $10,868)
UNCSA vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 99 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
UNCSA vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,100)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/