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Overview |
Kentucky | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Kentucky | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 1,364 students)
Kentucky vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 191.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than University of Kentucky ($34,500.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Emory and Henry College ($19,838 vs. $21,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($14,360 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than University of Kentucky (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 135.8% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($30,711 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 163 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky 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 Kentucky (92.4%)
Kentucky vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is the same as at Emory and Henry College (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $7,300 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,700)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky 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/