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Overview |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $272 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Gonzaga?
- Emerson College is 5% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Emerson than Gonzaga University ($52,288.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Emerson ($38,727 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 41.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,794 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($27,601 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 6 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Emerson College (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,394)
- Emerson graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($242 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/