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Overview |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Athens, TN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | twcnet.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,100 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,591 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,442 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 968 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 588 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Wesleyan College | 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,052 students)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Wesleyan College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than Tennessee Wesleyan College ($34,500.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Emory and Henry College ($13,591 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 60.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($8,600 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 41% larger than aid received Tennessee Wesleyan College ($31,643 vs. $22,442)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019) is 39 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Tennessee Wesleyan College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Wesleyan 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Tennessee Wesleyan College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/