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Overview |
Emerson | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $232 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Cedarville 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 4,960 students)
Emerson vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Cedarville University?
- Emerson College is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Emerson than Cedarville University ($52,288.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Emerson ($25,462 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 132.5% lower than costs at Emerson College ($8,400 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 24.1% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($24,360 vs. $19,637)
Emerson vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 42 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Cedarville University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/