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Overview |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 2,226 students)
Emerson vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Drew University?
- Emerson College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Emerson than Drew University ($54,400.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Emerson ($28,193 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 15.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,640 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,097 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Drew 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 Drew University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Drew University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/