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Overview |
St John's | EMU | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 578 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1047 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,842 | $41,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,842 | $41,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,984 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,729 | $24,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,194 | $30,242 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
St John's | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,059 | 1,179 | ||
| Admitted | 469 | 1,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.3% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
St John's | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
St John's | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
St John's | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 27% | ||
Campus |
St John's | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Mennonite University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,292 students vs. 578 students)
St John's vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($41,410.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at EMU than St John's College ($41,410.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than St John's ($24,710 vs. $27,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 18.7% lower than costs at St John's College ($12,620 vs. $14,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than St John's College (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 20% larger than aid received St John's College ($30,242 vs. $25,194)
St John's vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than St John's (44.3%)
St John's vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's or EMU? 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 EMU and St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Eastern Mennonite University earn on average $2,700 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,200)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/