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Overview |
Emerson | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $274 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emerson | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Nazareth 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 Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,522 students)
Emerson vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Nazareth College?
- Emerson College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Emerson than Nazareth College ($52,288.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Emerson ($31,620 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 28.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,190 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($24,360 vs. $22,625)
Emerson vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Nazareth College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,900)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,501)
- Emerson graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($242 vs. $274)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/