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Overview |
WCU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
WCU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
WCU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
WCU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 1,358 students)
WCU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 3,350% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 590% higher at Emory and Henry College than Western Carolina University ($34,500.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Emory and Henry College ($13,022 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 23.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,173 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 599.1% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($31,643 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 52 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming WCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WCU (3.44)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WCU (84.8%)
WCU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Western Carolina University (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $4,600 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $4,990 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($22,010 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/