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BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Marist College SUNY Cortland Union College Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute| Emerson College | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $266 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Ithaca 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 5,054 students)
Emerson vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Ithaca College?
- Emerson College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Emerson than Ithaca College ($52,288.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Emerson ($35,858 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 22.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,934 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 21.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($29,677 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Emerson .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Ithaca College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,750)
- Emerson graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College 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/