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Overview |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
| Location | Franklin Springs, GA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 850 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Pentecostal Holiness Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ec.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,464 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,464 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,104 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,921 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,655 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 766 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $237 |
Diversity |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Emmanuel College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 850 students)
Emmanuel College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmanuel College or RU?
- Emmanuel College is 175.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($22,464.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Emmanuel College than Radford University ($22,464.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Emmanuel College ($17,105 vs. $19,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmanuel College are 16.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,104 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Emmanuel College (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($13,655 vs. $9,733)
Emmanuel College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmanuel College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Emmanuel College .
- Accepted freshman Emmanuel College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Emmanuel College (62.7%)
Emmanuel College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmanuel College or RU? 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 RU and Emmanuel College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Emmanuel College (56% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Emmanuel College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $32,200)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,250)
- RU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($237 vs. $271)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emmanuel College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/