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Overview |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,250 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,250 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,370 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,904 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,096 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 268 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 119 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.6% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 338 students)
Principia College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 7% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $32,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Principia College ($34,500.00 vs. $32,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Emory and Henry College ($14,904 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Principia College are 7.4% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($13,370 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Principia College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 4.5% larger than aid received Emory and Henry College ($32,096 vs. $30,711)
Principia College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College 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 Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Principia College (44.4%)
Principia College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/