Elmira vs Emmanuel
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Elmira CollegeElmira, NYCompass Score: Very good · Top 31%C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Emmanuel UniversityFranklin Springs, GACompass Score: Solid
At a glance
- Elmira has the higher graduation rate: 65% against 42% at Emmanuel.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Elmira: $57,550, against $38,208 at Emmanuel.
- Median debt is lower at Emmanuel: $24,325, against $27,000 at Elmira.
Scores
Compass Score
B+Compass Score: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 31%
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
B+Academic Excellence: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 26%
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Value
B-Value: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
C+Value: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
The college
Category
Regional colleges
Regional colleges
Location
Elmira, NY
Franklin Springs, GA
Setting
City
Rural
Students
657
896
Sports
NCAA Division III · Empire Eight
NCAA Division II · Conference Carolinas
Admission
Admission rate
77%
74%
Average SAT
1314
Not reported
ACT middle 50%
26–29
Not reported
Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
42%
First-year retention
70%
71%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,550
$38,208
Median debt
$27,000
$24,325
Cost
Average price after aid
About $22,000
About $21,000
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
About $17,000
About $18,000
$30,001–$48,000
About $17,000
About $18,000
$48,001–$75,000
About $20,000
About $20,000
$75,001–$110,000
About $23,000
About $21,000
Over $110,000
About $27,000
About $25,000
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Nursing $89,729
- Accounting $71,915
- Business administration $60,556
- Special education $56,168
- Biology $55,132
- Business administration $43,435
- Kinesiology and exercise science $38,056
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.