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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Mary Washington College?
- Emory and Henry College is 286% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than University of Mary Washington ($34,500.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Emory and Henry College ($21,615 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 2.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($14,040 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Emory and Henry College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 245% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($30,711 vs. $8,901)
Emory and Henry College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 130 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College 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 Mary Washington College (86.3%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Emory and Henry College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $11,800 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,700)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/