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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Emory and Henry College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or SU?
- Emory and Henry College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Emory and Henry College than Shenandoah University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than SU ($20,834 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 22.9% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,230 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 34.8% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($31,643 vs. $23,467)
Emory and Henry College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 25 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SU (80.4%)
Emory and Henry College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or SU? 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 SU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Shenandoah University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,700)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/