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Overview |
Eastern | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,358 students)
Eastern vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 261.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than Eastern Kentucky University ($34,500.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Emory and Henry College ($10,806 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 33.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,360 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 199% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($31,643 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 48 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/