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Overview |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Pace University-New York?
- Emerson College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Emerson than Pace University New York ($52,288.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pace University New York than Emerson ($33,363 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emerson College are 4.9% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($19,528 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 39.2% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,911 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 151 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Pace University New York (81% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $13,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/