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Overview |
Catawba College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,172 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #515 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | catawba.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catawba College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,868 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,868 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,576 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,701 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,913 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Catawba College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,199 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,146 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catawba College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catawba College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catawba College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Catawba College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Catawba 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Catawba College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,172 students)
Catawba College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catawba College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 5% more expensive to attend than Catawba College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Emory and Henry College than Catawba College ($34,500.00 vs. $32,868.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catawba College than Emory and Henry College ($19,701 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catawba College are 19.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,576 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catawba College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Catawba College ($31,643 vs. $26,913)
Catawba College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catawba 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 Catawba College .
- The average SAT score at Catawba College (990) is 10 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Catawba College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Catawba College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Catawba College (67.1%)
Catawba College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catawba 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 Catawba College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Catawba College (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Catawba College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,000)
- Catawba College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Catawba College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catawba College 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/