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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD University of Lynchburg| Charleston Southern University | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
CSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,358 students)
CSU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 17% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Emory and Henry College than Charleston Southern University ($34,500.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Emory and Henry College ($17,536 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 22.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,250 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($31,643 vs. $26,417)
CSU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 50 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than CSU (86.8%)
CSU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Charleston Southern University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,800)
- Emory and Henry College and CSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and CSU 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 CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/