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Overview |
Southern Adventist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Collegedale, TN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,154 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southern.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Adventist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,350 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,350 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,374 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,495 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Adventist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,731 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 1,819 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1270 | 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 |
Southern Adventist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Adventist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Adventist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Southern Adventist University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southern Adventist University | 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (3,154 students vs. 1,364 students)
Southern Adventist University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Adventist University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Southern Adventist University ($34,500.00 vs. $24,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Southern Adventist University ($21,714 vs. $25,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 69.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,460 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 145.8% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($30,711 vs. $12,495)
Southern Adventist University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Southern Adventist University (66.6%)
Southern Adventist University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Southern Adventist University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $900 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,700)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University 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 Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/