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F&M Dickinson College Temple Mercyhurst College Penn State Wilkes-Barre Marist College PennWest Clarion WCU| Emmaus Bible College | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | W&J | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington & Jefferson College is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 150.6% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.6% higher at W&J than Emmaus Bible College ($49,612.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than W&J ($15,521 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 49.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($9,050 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 162.3% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($38,963 vs. $14,856)
Emmaus Bible College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Emmaus Bible College .
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than W&J (88.1%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or W&J? 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 W&J and Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Emmaus Bible College (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $25,200 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/