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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU BU Brooklyn College Fordham UB Syracuse Adelphi University Pace University-New York| Emerson College | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $119 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Hunter?
- Emerson College is 654.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 251.4% higher at Emerson than CUNY Hunter College ($52,288.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Emerson ($4,848 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 80.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($10,808 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 161.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($24,360 vs. $9,325)
Emerson vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 46 points higher than at Hunter (1165)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hunter (3.7)
- Hunter has a higher acceptance rate (47.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than CUNY Hunter College (81% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $400 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $11,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,500)
- Hunter graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($119 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/