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University of Lynchburg St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College Berry College Longwood University SU JMU GWU Spelman Carson-Newman College| Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 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 |
Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
Wilson College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | 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
- Wilson College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,360 students vs. 1,358 students)
Wilson College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Wilson College ($34,500.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Wilson College ($20,834 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 15.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,968 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 122.2% larger than aid received Wilson College ($31,643 vs. $14,241)
Wilson College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson 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 Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 39 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Wilson College (94%)
Wilson College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Wilson College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/