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Seton Hill University UVA Ithaca College Nazareth College Roanoke College Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Elmira College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EC | SVU | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EC | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 900/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EC | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
EC | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 73% | ||
Campus |
EC | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or SVU?
- Elmira College is 87% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at EC than Southern Virginia University ($35,270.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than EC ($23,274 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 46.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($9,150 vs. $13,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 230.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($27,091 vs. $8,188)
EC vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or EC .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than EC (95.9%)
EC vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or SVU? 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 SVU and EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Southern Virginia University (60% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $5,400 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/