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Overview |
Emerson | Brown | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 46% |
Admission |
Emerson | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Feb 20, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $155 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Brown?
- Brown University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Brown than Emerson College ($62,680.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Emerson ($26,723 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 23.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,840 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Brown University (78% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 129.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($55,847 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 246 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Brown students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Brown (5.1%)
Emerson vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Brown? 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 Brown and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Emerson College (95% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $38,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $49,200)
- Brown University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- Brown graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/