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Overview |
Emerson | Endicott College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Beverly, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 4,254 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | endicott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Endicott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $38,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $38,312 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $17,372 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $39,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $17,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Endicott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 4,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Endicott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Endicott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Endicott College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | Endicott College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Endicott 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 Endicott College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 4,254 students)
Emerson vs. Endicott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Endicott College?
- Emerson College is 42% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Emerson than Endicott College ($54,400.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Endicott College than Emerson ($39,988 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Endicott College are 16.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,372 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 50.6% larger than aid received Endicott College ($26,447 vs. $17,557)
Emerson vs. Endicott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Endicott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Endicott College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Endicott College (3.55)
- Endicott College has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Endicott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Endicott 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 Endicott College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Endicott College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/