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Overview |
Emerson | RISD | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #96 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $56,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $56,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $39,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $37,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 34% |
Admission |
Emerson | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 54.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1340/1525 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | RISD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than RISD based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,620 students)
Emerson vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($56,435.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at RISD than Emerson College ($56,435.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island School of Design than Emerson ($39,800 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 28.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,234 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Rhode Island School of Design (78% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 53.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($37,480 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Rhode Island School of Design (1273) is 62 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming RISD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at RISD (3.71)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than RISD (17.4%)
Emerson vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or RISD? 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 RISD and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Emerson College (87% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island School of Design earn on average $1,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/