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Overview |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,845 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,274 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,274 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,996 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,293 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,684 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,134 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 956 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (1,845 students vs. 1,364 students)
MVNU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Emory and Henry College?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($35,274.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at MVNU than Emory and Henry College ($35,274.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than MVNU ($21,714 vs. $23,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 43.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,996 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($30,711 vs. $25,684)
MVNU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 67 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than MVNU (84.3%)
MVNU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,700)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/