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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 96% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $242 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claremont McKenna College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,389 students vs. 1,334 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or EMU?
- Claremont McKenna College is 49% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Claremont McKenna than Eastern Mennonite University ($60,480.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Claremont McKenna ($23,783 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 52.9% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($12,240 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Claremont McKenna College (96% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 64.2% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($50,020 vs. $30,460)
Claremont McKenna vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 399 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or EMU? 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 EMU and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $53,900 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $43,900)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $8,483 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($14,967 vs. $23,450)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($154 vs. $242)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/