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Overview |
Emerson | F&M | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 63% |
Admission |
Emerson | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $227 |
Diversity |
Emerson | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emerson | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,990 students)
Emerson vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at F&M than Emerson College ($65,652.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Emerson ($31,135 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 29.8% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,040 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Franklin and Marshall College (78% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 101.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($49,177 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Emerson .
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
Emerson vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or F&M? 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 F&M and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Emerson College (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,500)
- F&M graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/