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Overview |
TU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
TU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
TU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 39% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,364 students)
TU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 367.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Towson University ($34,500.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Emory and Henry College ($15,064 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 8.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,360 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Towson University (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 165.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($30,711 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 101 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming TU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Emory and Henry College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $43,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/