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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT BU NYU Fordham U of R| Emerson College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | RIT | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $289 |
Diversity |
Emerson | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at RIT than Emerson College ($56,136.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester Institute of Technology than Emerson ($39,753 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 30.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,516 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 20.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($31,931 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 40 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming RIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or RIT ? 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 RIT and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $15,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/