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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,560 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or VMI?
- Emory and Henry College is 242.4% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at VMI than Emory and Henry College ($40,778.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Emory and Henry College ($17,229 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 30.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,990 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Virginia Military Institute (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 123.6% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($30,711 vs. $13,735)
Emory and Henry College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 159 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming VMI students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than VMI (81.7%)
Emory and Henry College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or VMI? 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 VMI and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Emory and Henry College (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $18,400 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,700)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/