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Overview |
EC | SU | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
EC | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
EC | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
EC | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or SU?
- Elmira College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at EC than Shenandoah University ($35,270.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than SU ($24,040 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 19.2% lower than costs at Elmira College ($11,230 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,091 vs. $23,467)
EC vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or EC .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than SU (80.4%)
EC vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or SU? 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 SU and EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Shenandoah University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,000)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/