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Overview |
Emerson | Providence | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 81% |
Admission |
Emerson | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Providence | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 4,473 students)
Emerson vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Providence?
- Providence College is 9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Providence than Emerson College ($56,980.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Providence College than Emerson ($43,970 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 18.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,540 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Emerson College (81% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($30,971 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Providence? 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 Providence and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Emerson College (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/