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Emory, VA · Staunton, VA
| Emory & Henry University | Mary Baldwin University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,061/yr | $12,756/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,246/yr | $12,717/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,332 | $26,586 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,430/yr | $9,527/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,622/yr | $11,537/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,029/yr | $14,801/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,418/yr | $14,806/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $279/mo | $282/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,648/yr | $11,411/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,500/yr | $11,940/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | No data reported | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,900/yr | $3,110/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $52,854/yr | $45,935/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,000/yr | $34,152/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,000/yr | $34,152/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 38% | 55% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 71% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | No data reported |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1051–1223 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1135 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–26 · Math 17–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 2,349 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 2,262 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 339 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 19% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 12% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Required | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Not considered | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Not considered | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 56% | 39% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $47,385/yr | $44,427/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,905–$68,854 | $26,390–$57,577 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 60% | 44% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 51% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $39,448/yr | $39,075/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 44% |
| Low-income students who finish | 37% | 42% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 34% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,974/yr | $42,645/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Parks, Recreation & Fitness 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Psychology 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 16% · Social Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Natural Resources & Conservation — 5% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 11% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions — $78,283/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $105,021/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8% | 6.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,078 | 1,090 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 228 | 648 |
| Average professor pay | $7,819/mo | $7,926/mo |
| Full-time professors | 97% | 30% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $53,148 | $32,121 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | City (small) |
| Location | Emory, VA | Staunton, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1836 | 1842 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Men | 44% | 25% |
| Women | 56% | 75% |
| White students | 63% | 47% |
| Black students | 11% | 26% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.3% | 9.3% |
| Asian students | 1% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 14% | 8.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 27% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 3.3% | 17% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.5% | 22% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,596/yr | $11,160/yr |
| Endowment | $110.7M | $33.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,008 | 749 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,500/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,860/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 557 | 199 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.0M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $9.1M | $1.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.1M | $1.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $67,084 | $27,596 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.