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Overview |
Thiel College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Greenville, PA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 907 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thiel.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thiel College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,620 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,620 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,732 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,563 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Thiel College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 1,546 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 965/1165 | 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 |
Thiel College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thiel College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,876 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thiel College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Thiel College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Thiel 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 Thiel College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 907 students)
Thiel College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thiel College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Thiel College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Thiel College ($34,500.00 vs. $33,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Thiel College ($20,834 vs. $22,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 3.1% lower than costs at Thiel College ($13,800 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thiel College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 14.8% larger than aid received Thiel College ($31,643 vs. $27,563)
Thiel College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thiel 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 Thiel College .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 57 points higher than at Thiel College (923)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Thiel College (19)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Thiel College (3.1)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Thiel College (82.3%)
Thiel College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thiel 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 Thiel College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Thiel College (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Thiel College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,800)
- Emory and Henry College students graduate with a $876 lower median federal student loan debt than Thiel College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,876)
- Emory and Henry College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Thiel College graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thiel College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/