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Overview |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 94% |
Admission |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Fordham | ||
| 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Fordham?
- Fordham University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Fordham than Emerson College ($60,335.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fordham University than Emerson ($45,368 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emerson College are 13.6% lower than costs at Fordham University ($20,310 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Emerson College (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,278 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 62 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Fordham University (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham 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/