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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Eastern Mennonite University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Harrisonburg, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1047 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,410 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,410 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,710 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,242 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 55% |
Admission |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 1,176 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1590 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,450 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $247 |
Diversity |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
EMU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 1,292 students)
EMU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EMU or Virginia Tech?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 226.1% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($41,410.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at EMU than Virginia Tech ($41,410.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than EMU ($22,205 vs. $24,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 18% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($12,620 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Virginia Tech (95% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 254% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($30,242 vs. $8,542)
EMU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EMU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or EMU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 201 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
EMU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EMU or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and EMU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $21,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $516 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,450 vs. $23,966)
- EMU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($242 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/