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Overview |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #358 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $38,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $38,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $24,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $27,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 2,438 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Messiah College | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,231 students)
Emerson vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Messiah College?
- Emerson College is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Messiah College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Emerson than Messiah College ($52,288.00 vs. $38,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Messiah College than Emerson ($24,120 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 68.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($11,560 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is 13% larger than aid received Emerson College ($27,519 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 82 points higher than at Messiah College (1129)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Messiah College (25)
- Accepted freshman Messiah College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Messiah 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 Messiah College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Messiah College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $600 more per year than Messiah College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,600)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,489 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,989)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/