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Overview |
Emerson | ONU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
Emerson | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 3,042 students)
Emerson vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or ONU?
- Emerson College is 49% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Emerson than Ohio Northern University ($54,400.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Emerson ($26,396 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 53.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,200 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Emerson College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($26,447 vs. $26,120)
Emerson vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 53 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or ONU? 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 ONU and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Ohio Northern University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/