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Smith College Bryn Mawr BU NYU Wellesley Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute| Emerson College | Mount Holyoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | MHC | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Hadley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,392 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | mtholyoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | MHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $58,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $58,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $35,765 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $39,304 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 80% |
Admission |
Emerson | MHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 4,894 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1350/1540 | ||
| 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 | MHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | MHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,206 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $219 |
Diversity |
Emerson | MHC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | MHC | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | MHC | ||
| 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,392 students)
Emerson vs. MHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or MHC?
- Mount Holyoke College is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at MHC than Emerson College ($58,280.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Holyoke College than Emerson ($35,765 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 13.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,180 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than Emerson College (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 61.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($39,304 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. MHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or MHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MHC or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than MHC (39.8%)
Emerson vs. MHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or MHC? 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 MHC and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Emerson College (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,206 vs. $23,500)
- MHC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($219 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MHC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/