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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Appalachian State University | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 21,253 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,238 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,258 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,712 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,677 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 97% |
Admission |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,001 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 21,275 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,364 students)
ASU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 713.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Appalachian State University ($34,500.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Emory and Henry College ($14,712 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 17.1% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,258 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Appalachian State University (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 300% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($30,711 vs. $7,677)
ASU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 177 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming ASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than ASU (88.6%)
ASU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Emory and Henry College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $2,100 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/