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Overview |
U of R | EMU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 96% |
Admission |
U of R | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $242 |
Diversity |
U of R | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
U of R | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 1,334 students)
U of R vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or EMU?
- University of Rochester is 49.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at U of R than Eastern Mennonite University ($60,550.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than U of R ($23,783 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 49% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($12,240 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than University of Rochester (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 30.4% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($39,715 vs. $30,460)
U of R vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (83% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $27,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,050 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,450 vs. $24,500)
- EMU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/