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Overview |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 5,670 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $20,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $50,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $26,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 11,092 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 5,267 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 1250/1410 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $242 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Connecticut College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 1,995 students)
Connecticut College vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Emerson?
- Connecticut College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($64,412.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Connecticut College than Emerson College ($64,412.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Connecticut College than Emerson ($42,941 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Connecticut College are 13.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,885 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Connecticut College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($39,354 vs. $26,447)
Connecticut College vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Connecticut College (38.3%)
Connecticut College vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut College 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Emerson College (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $50 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,550)
- Emerson graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($242 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/