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BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson Chapman Brandeis University| Emerson College | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Elms College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Emerson | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Elms College | ||
| 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,275 students)
Emerson vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Elms College?
- Emerson College is 35% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Emerson than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($52,288.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Emerson ($23,498 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 31.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,830 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 11.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($27,109 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 235 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Elms College? 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 Elms College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,300)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/