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Overview |
University of West Georgia | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | 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 West Georgia is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 1,358 students)
University of West Georgia vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 689.3% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than University of West Georgia ($34,500.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Georgia than Emory and Henry College ($15,625 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Georgia are 21.8% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,330 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than University of West Georgia (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 274.4% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($31,643 vs. $8,452)
University of West Georgia vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 35 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
University of West Georgia vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than University of West Georgia (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,400)
- University of West Georgia students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of West Georgia graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/