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Overview |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,334 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,240 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,783 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,460 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 57% |
Admission |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,144 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1398/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $218 |
Diversity |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 75% | ||
Campus |
EMU | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 1,334 students)
EMU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 48.6% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at University of Richmond than Eastern Mennonite University ($60,330.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than University of Richmond ($23,783 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 21.5% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($12,240 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than University of Richmond (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 52.3% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($46,385 vs. $30,460)
EMU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or EMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 328 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
EMU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and EMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (83% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $30,000 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $43,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,302 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,450)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($218 vs. $242)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/