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Simmons University BU Suffolk University NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson Chapman| Emerson College | Emmanuel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Emmanuel College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #421 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | emmanuel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Emmanuel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $44,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $44,448 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $32,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $29,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,786 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 4,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1160/1310 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Emmanuel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Emmanuel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | Emmanuel College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,012 students)
Emerson vs. Emmanuel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Emmanuel College?
- Emerson College is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Emmanuel College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $44,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Emerson than Emmanuel College ($52,288.00 vs. $44,448.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmanuel College than Emerson ($32,273 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmanuel College are 16.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,730 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmanuel College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 23% larger than aid received Emerson College ($29,956 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Emmanuel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Emmanuel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmanuel College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Emmanuel College (3.6)
- Emmanuel College has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Emmanuel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Emmanuel 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 Emmanuel College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Emmanuel College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Emmanuel College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emmanuel College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Emmanuel College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emmanuel College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/