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Overview |
Emerson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 71% |
Admission |
Emerson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 954 students)
Emerson vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Emerson College is 272% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Emerson than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($54,400.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Emerson ($19,070 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 51% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,448 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (78% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 226.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($26,447 vs. $8,108)
Emerson vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 192 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- Emerson graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/