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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Saint Cloud, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 10,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | stcloudstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $8,811 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $18,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $6,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 4,810 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 4,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 1027/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $232 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | St. Cloud State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. St. Cloud State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or St. Cloud State University?
- Emmaus Bible College is 124.7% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Emmaus Bible College than Saint Cloud State University ($19,800.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Emmaus Bible College ($14,065 vs. $15,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 9.9% lower than costs at Saint Cloud State University ($9,050 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 145.9% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($14,856 vs. $6,042)
Emmaus Bible College vs. St. Cloud State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or St. Cloud State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Cloud State University or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 39 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than St. Cloud State University (95.3%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. St. Cloud State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or St. Cloud State 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 St. Cloud State University and Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Saint Cloud State University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $6,991 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($15,509 vs. $22,500)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($160 vs. $232)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Cloud State University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/