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Overview |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $266 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Caldwell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,028 students)
Emerson vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Caldwell University?
- Emerson College is 45.4% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at Emerson than Caldwell University ($52,288.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Emerson ($20,612 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 45.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,399 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($30,231 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 242 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Caldwell University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Caldwell University? 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 Caldwell University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Caldwell University (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,800)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,750)
- Emerson graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/