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Overview |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 1,358 students)
NCAT vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 874.6% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Emory and Henry College than North Carolina A & T State University ($34,500.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Emory and Henry College ($9,189 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 50.3% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,179 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 213.9% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($31,643 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 70 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $5,600 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,100)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/