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Overview |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Barton College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Emory and Henry College than Barton College ($34,500.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Barton College ($20,834 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 24.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,100 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 35% larger than aid received Barton College ($31,643 vs. $23,431)
Barton College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton 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 Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 21 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Barton College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Barton College (94.6%)
Barton College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Barton College (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,700)
- Emory and Henry College and Barton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Barton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barton College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/