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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $231 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at AMU than Emmaus Bible College ($25,168.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than AMU ($15,521 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 48.1% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($9,050 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 43.7% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($21,341 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 29 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than AMU (44.2%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or AMU? 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 AMU and Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Ave Maria University (50% vs. 41%)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $6,919 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($15,509 vs. $22,428)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($160 vs. $231)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/