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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Emerson College | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
Emerson | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $229 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Rutgers?
- Emerson College is 305.3% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Emerson than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($52,288.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Emerson ($17,535 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 40.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,909 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($24,360 vs. $12,785)
Emerson vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 14 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $17,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $49,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $1,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,500)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/