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Overview |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,575 students)
Emerson vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Manhattan College?
- Emerson College is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Emerson than Manhattan College ($52,288.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Emerson ($29,535 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 5.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,440 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 30.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($31,882 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 114 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Manhattan College (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $17,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College 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/