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Overview |
Emerson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 95% |
Admission |
Emerson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,607 students)
Emerson vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Emerson College ($60,350.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Emerson ($34,259 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 15.5% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,910 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Emerson College (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 82% larger than aid received Emerson College ($44,331 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $11,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges 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/