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Overview |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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 Lewis and Clark based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,595 students)
Emerson vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Lewis and Clark than Emerson College ($59,250.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Emerson ($35,832 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 35.8% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,384 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 56.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($38,167 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Lewis & Clark College (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Emerson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/