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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 31% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Liberty University?
- Emory and Henry College is 67.6% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Liberty University ($34,500.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Liberty University ($21,714 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 11.2% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,919 vs. $14,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College as Liberty University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 155.4% larger than aid received Liberty University ($30,711 vs. $12,023)
Emory and Henry College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 90 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Emory and Henry College (96.3%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Liberty University (59% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/