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Overview |
PC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,200 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,713 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,241 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
PC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,359 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 2,430 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
PC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
PC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 39% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 1,136 students)
PC vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Emory and Henry College?
- Presbyterian College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at PC than Emory and Henry College ($40,200.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Emory and Henry College ($20,058 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 13% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,713 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($37,241 vs. $30,711)
PC vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 102 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming PC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than PC (72.3%)
PC vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Emory and Henry College (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/