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Overview |
Emerson | EC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | EC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 657 students)
Emerson vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or EC?
- Emerson College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Emerson than Elmira College ($54,400.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Emerson ($24,551 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 45.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,990 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Elmira College ($26,447 vs. $26,386)
Emerson vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or EC? 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 EC and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Elmira College (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $3,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,000)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/