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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #560 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | AMU | ||
| 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 AMU based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 1,335 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or AMU?
- Emory and Henry College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Ave Maria University ($34,500.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than AMU ($21,714 vs. $23,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ave Maria University are 1.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($14,125 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 53.8% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($30,711 vs. $19,967)
Emory and Henry College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 118 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming AMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than AMU (44.8%)
Emory and Henry College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Ave Maria University (59% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/