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Overview |
Emerson | NYU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 59,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #38 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | nyu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | NYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $55,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $55,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $20,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $47,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 45% |
Admission |
Emerson | NYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 100,662 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 12,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 49.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1470/1570 | ||
| 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 | NYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | NYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $76,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emerson | NYU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | NYU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | NYU | ||
| 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
- New York University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. NYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or NYU?
- New York University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($55,384.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at NYU than Emerson College ($55,384.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Emerson ($29,499 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emerson College are 3.8% lower than costs at New York University ($19,528 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than New York University (78% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 93.3% larger than aid received Emerson College ($47,096 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. NYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or NYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYU or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 149 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming NYU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than NYU (12.5%)
Emerson vs. NYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or NYU? 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 NYU and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at NYU is higher than Emerson College (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from New York University earn on average $26,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($76,000 vs. $49,200)
- New York University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- NYU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU 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/