- Both Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and Averett University (AU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- EMU has more expensive tuition of $41,860 than AU ($38,550).
- EMU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.73% than AU (61.02%).
- AU is larger with 1,363 students than EMU (1,334 students).
Eastern Mennonite University View More Rivals | Averett University View More Rivals | |
| #25 in Virginia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Harrisonburg, VA | Location | Danville, VA |
EMU| Known as | AU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,860 | Undergraduate | $38,550 |
| $15,500 | Graduate | $12,090 |
| $26,974 | Financial Aid | $22,440 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 53.73% | Acceptance Rate | 61.02% |
| 28.55% | Yield | 15.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,010 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,334 | Total Students | 1,363 |
| 892 | Undergraduate | 1,140 |
| 442 | Graduate | 223 |
| 323 | Online Enrollment | 539 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 26% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $44,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 672) $7,060 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 501) $7,040 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,180 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 89 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 55 Full-time 30 Part-time |
| 279 Full-time 121 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| $53,577 for Faculties $46,743 Part-time | Average Salary | $55,370 for Faculties $51,932 Part-time |