Emmaus Bible College vs. Hamline University

Emmaus Bible College vs. Hamline University comparison

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Overview	Emmaus Bible College	Hamline University
Location	Dubuque, IA	Saint Paul, MN
Setting	Small City	Large City
Enrollment	206	2,638
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking		#400
Religious Affiliation	Brethren Church	United Methodist	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	emmaus.edu	hamline.edu
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Costs	Emmaus Bible College	Hamline University
Tuition (In State)	$19,800	$45,540
Tuition (Out of State)	$19,800	$45,540
Room & Board	$9,050	$11,213
Avg Net Price	$15,521	$23,021
Avg Grant Aid	$14,856	$33,013
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	100%

Admission	Emmaus Bible College	Hamline University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	70	3,840
Admitted	70	3,093
Acceptance Rate	100%Open	80.5%
Enrolled %	61.4%Open	15.4%
Avg High School GPA	3.58	3.48
Typical High School Grades	B+	B+
Admissions Standards	Average	Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	18/26	20/26
SAT Range	1100/1240	1030/1258
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	Hamline University
Student to Faculty Ratio	7:1	13:1
Popular Majors	Theology and Religious Vvocations (87%) Education (5%) Computer and Information Sciences (4%) Business (3%) Psychology (2%)	Social Sciences (21%) Business (15%) Psychology (12%) English and Literature (7%) Legal Professions (6%)
Outcomes	Emmaus Bible College	Hamline University
Graduation Rate	50%	68%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$31,700	$55,100
Making Student Loan Payments	86%	73%
Median Student Loan Debt	$15,509	$24,250
Median Loan Payment	$160	$250

Diversity	Emmaus Bible College	Hamline University
% Men	45%	34%
% Women	55%	66%
Racial Diversity	Low	Low
HBCU	No	No
% White	75%	72%
% Black	6%	6%
% Hispanic	6%	7%
% Native American	1%	0%
% Pacific Islander	1%	0%
% Two or More Races	3%	6%
% International	0%	1%
% Unknown Race	6%	2%

Students	Emmaus Bible College	Hamline University
% In-State	42%	78%
% Out-of-State	53%	22%
Campus	Emmaus Bible College	Hamline University
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

• Hamline University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 206 students)

Emmaus Bible College vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Hamline University?

• Hamline University is 130% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $19,800.00)
• Out of state tuition is 130% higher at Hamline University than Emmaus Bible College ($45,540.00 vs. $19,800.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Hamline University ($15,521 vs. $23,021)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 23.9% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,050 vs. $11,213)
• The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 122.2% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($33,013 vs. $14,856)

Emmaus Bible College vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Emmaus Bible College .

• The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 58 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
• Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
• Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
• Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Hamline University (80.5%)

Emmaus Bible College vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and Emmaus Bible College.

• The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Emmaus Bible College (68% vs. 50%)
• Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $31,700)
• Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $8,741 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($15,509 vs. $24,250)
• Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($160 vs. $250)
• More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/