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Overview |
Emerson | Drexel | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Drexel than Emerson College ($56,595.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Emerson ($39,267 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 15% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,980 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 39% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,861 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 3 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Drexel University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $28,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,243)
- Emerson graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/