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Overview |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 55% |
Admission |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $250 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Lehigh than Emerson College ($58,970.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Emerson ($30,453 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 22.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,890 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Lehigh University (78% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($44,116 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 127 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Lehigh (37%)
Emerson vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Emerson College (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $40,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $756 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,256)
- Emerson graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($242 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/