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Overview |
Emerson | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,628 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #552 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | gordon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $26,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $26,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $24,483 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $15,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Gordon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 1,395 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1086/1313 | ||
| 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 | Gordon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Gordon College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | Gordon College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Gordon College | ||
| 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 Gordon College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,628 students)
Emerson vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Gordon College?
- Emerson College is 101% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at Emerson than Gordon College ($52,288.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Emerson ($24,483 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 60.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($12,150 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 60.5% larger than aid received Gordon College ($24,360 vs. $15,181)
Emerson vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 99 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Gordon 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 Gordon College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Gordon College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,300)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/