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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,714 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,711 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 55% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,349 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 2,262 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 1,364 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or Virginia Tech?
- Emory and Henry College is 171.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Virginia Tech ($34,500.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Virginia Tech ($21,714 vs. $22,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 3.7% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,360 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Virginia Tech (97% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 259.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($30,711 vs. $8,542)
Emory and Henry College vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 230 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Emory and Henry College vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Emory and Henry College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $21,300 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $43,700)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/