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Overview |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,358 students)
WSSU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 914.4% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.4% higher at Emory and Henry College than Winston Salem State University ($34,500.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Emory and Henry College ($14,097 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 23% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,220 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 279% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($31,643 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 110 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Winston Salem State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $8,000 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/