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Overview |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,729 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,398 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,032 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,806 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,811 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 97% |
Admission |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,683 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 19,212 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 1,364 students)
CofC vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 175.6% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at CofC than Emory and Henry College ($36,398.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Emory and Henry College ($20,806 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 2.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($14,032 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than College of Charleston (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 213% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($30,711 vs. $9,811)
CofC vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC 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 CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 161 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming CofC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than CofC (72%)
CofC vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Emory and Henry College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $2,500 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $43,700)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC 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/