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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Bucknell University of Richmond BU Lafayette College| Emerson College | Colgate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hamilton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,141 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #27 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | colgate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $63,904 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $63,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $27,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $54,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 41% |
Admission |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 21,109 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $75,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $166 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Colgate | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,141 students)
Emerson vs. Colgate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Colgate?
- Colgate University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Colgate than Emerson College ($63,904.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Emerson ($27,074 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 21.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,106 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Colgate University (78% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 124.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($54,647 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Colgate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Colgate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colgate or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 163 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Emerson vs. Colgate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Colgate? 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 Colgate and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Emerson College (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $26,100 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $49,200)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $7,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($16,125 vs. $23,500)
- Colgate graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($166 vs. $242)
- More Colgate 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/