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Overview |
Emory and Henry College | WVU | ||
| Location | Emory, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,358 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ehc.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory and Henry College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,834 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,643 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Emory and Henry College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,288 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,216 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory and Henry College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Emory and Henry College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Emory and Henry College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Emory and Henry College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,358 students)
Emory and Henry College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory and Henry College or WVU?
- Emory and Henry College is 268.6% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than West Virginia University ($34,500.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Emory and Henry College ($12,202 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 18.8% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,618 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than West Virginia University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 170.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($31,643 vs. $11,685)
Emory and Henry College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory and Henry College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Emory and Henry College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 98 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WVU (88.4%)
Emory and Henry College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory and Henry College or WVU? 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 WVU and Emory and Henry College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than West Virginia University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,700)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/