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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Emory and Henry College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or JMU?
- Emory and Henry College is 349% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than James Madison University ($34,500.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Emory and Henry College ($18,274 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 14.6% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,040 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 213.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($31,643 vs. $10,081)
Emory and Henry College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 154 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming JMU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than JMU (78.3%)
Emory and Henry College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or JMU? 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 JMU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Emory and Henry College (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,700)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/