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Overview |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 89% |
Admission |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1190/1450 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | NJIT | ||
| 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or NJIT?
- Emerson College is 244% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Emerson than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($52,288.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Emerson ($17,762 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 33.8% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,600 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Emerson College (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 52.6% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($24,360 vs. $15,959)
Emerson vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 6 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or NJIT? 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 NJIT and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (81% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $18,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $49,200)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- NJIT graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/