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Lehigh Bucknell Villanova Fordham Union College Skidmore College Colgate University of Richmond Trinity College BU Denison NYU| Emerson College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #65 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $58,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $58,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $37,186 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $24,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 10,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,531 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 33.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,729 students)
Emerson vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Lafayette College than Emerson College ($58,110.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Emerson ($37,186 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 12.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,336 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 2.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($24,981 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 83 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Emerson vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Emerson College (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $31,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/