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Overview |
Columbia | EMU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbia | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbia | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Columbia | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 1,334 students)
Columbia vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or EMU?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 54.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Columbia than Eastern Mennonite University ($62,570.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than EMU ($22,058 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 33.1% lower than costs at Columbia University in the City of New York ($12,240 vs. $16,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Columbia University in the City of New York (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 100.5% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($61,061 vs. $30,460)
Columbia vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 464 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Columbia students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (93% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $63,700 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $43,900)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $1,950 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,450)
- Columbia graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/