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IU Southeast University of Lynchburg AUM St. Andrews University Sweet Briar College Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Berry College Longwood University Ship SU| Indiana University East | Emory and Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,358 students)
IU East vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 374.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than Indiana University East ($34,500.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Emory and Henry College ($8,837 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 46.6% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,412 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Indiana University East (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 301.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($31,643 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 19 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming IU East students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and IU East.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Indiana University East (59% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $10,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/