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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | NSU | ||
| 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
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or NSU?
- Emory and Henry College is 499.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Norfolk State University ($34,500.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Emory and Henry College ($14,652 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,844 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 160.1% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($31,643 vs. $12,164)
Emory and Henry College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 172 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than NSU (89.5%)
Emory and Henry College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or NSU? 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 NSU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Norfolk State University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $7,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,700)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/