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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Emory and Henry College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Mason?
- Emory and Henry College is 252.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Mason than Emory and Henry College ($35,377.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Emory and Henry College ($18,479 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 5.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($13,120 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 194.1% larger than aid received George Mason University ($31,643 vs. $10,760)
Emory and Henry College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 173 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Mason students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Mason (90%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or Mason? 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 Mason and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Emory and Henry College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,700)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/