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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or VSU?
- Emory and Henry College is 522.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Virginia State University ($34,500.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Emory and Henry College ($15,773 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 19.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,544 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 175.2% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($31,643 vs. $11,498)
Emory and Henry College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 123 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than VSU (89.7%)
Emory and Henry College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or VSU? 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 VSU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Virginia State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $7,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,700)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/