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Overview |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 991 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #578 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,282 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,282 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,173 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,571 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,471 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 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 |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 39% | ||
Campus |
RMC | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,364 students vs. 991 students)
RMC vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Rocky Mountain College ($34,500.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Emory and Henry College ($19,173 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 50% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($9,576 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($30,711 vs. $25,571)
RMC vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC 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 RMC .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 57 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming RMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than RMC (72.9%)
RMC vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC 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 RMC.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Rocky Mountain College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,700)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/