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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 900/1060 | ||
| 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 |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 767 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Emory and Henry College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Alderson Broaddus College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Emory and Henry College ($19,499 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 35.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,170 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 28.3% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($31,643 vs. $24,656)
Emory and Henry College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is the same at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Alderson Broaddus College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,700)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/