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Overview |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 82% |
Admission |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $288 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Northeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Northeastern?
- Northeastern University is 13% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Northeastern than Emerson College ($59,100.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Emerson ($35,827 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern University are 6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,430 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Emerson College (82% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 73.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($42,331 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 224 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Emerson vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Northeastern University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,875)
- Emerson graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($242 vs. $288)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/