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Overview |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
| Location | Pepper Pike, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursuline.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,390 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,390 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,042 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,502 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,059 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 610 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 519 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/22 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 975/1200 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 91% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ursuline College | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than Ursuline College based on total student enrollment (1,334 students vs. 950 students)
Ursuline College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursuline College or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Ursuline College for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at EMU than Ursuline College ($40,590.00 vs. $36,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursuline College than EMU ($14,502 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursuline College are 1.6% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($12,042 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursuline College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursuline College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($32,059 vs. $30,460)
Ursuline College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursuline College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Ursuline College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Mennonite University (1009) is 2 points higher than at Ursuline College (1007)
- Incoming Ursuline College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Ursuline College (3.46)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Ursuline College (85.1%)
Ursuline College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursuline College 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 Ursuline College.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Ursuline College (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Ursuline College earn on average $3,000 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $4,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursuline College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $28,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Ursuline College graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursuline College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/