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Overview |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 39% | ||
Campus |
AU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,364 students)
AU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Emory and Henry College than Anderson University ($34,500.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than AU ($21,714 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 16.8% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,290 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 20% larger than aid received Anderson University ($30,711 vs. $25,586)
AU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU 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 AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 98 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Anderson University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $6,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/