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Overview |
AU | Emerson | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 78% |
Admission |
AU | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $242 |
Diversity |
AU | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 69% | ||
Campus |
AU | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 5,891 students)
AU vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Emerson?
- American University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at AU than Emerson College ($53,070.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Emerson ($41,369 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 24.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,706 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than American University (78% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Emerson College ($27,138 vs. $24,360)
AU vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 41 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.7)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Emerson? 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 Emerson and AU.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than American University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,250)
- Emerson graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/