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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $23,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $39,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 4,139 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 3,333 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 988/1258 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at PLU than Emory and Henry College ($49,472.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than PLU ($21,714 vs. $23,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 15.4% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,446 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($39,464 vs. $30,711)
Emory and Henry College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 137 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming PLU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than PLU (80.5%)
Emory and Henry College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or PLU? 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 PLU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Emory and Henry College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $43,700)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/