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Overview |
Emerson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 69% |
Admission |
Emerson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $277 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 1,223 students)
Emerson vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Penn State Brandywine?
- Emerson College is 272% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Emerson than Penn State Brandywine ($54,400.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Emerson ($21,739 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 47% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,820 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Penn State Brandywine (78% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 182% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($26,447 vs. $9,380)
Emerson vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 242 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Penn State Brandywine (81% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $6,100 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- Emerson graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/