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Overview |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #300 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | sjcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $31,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $31,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $18,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $20,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 4,306 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1093/1306 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's College-New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Saint Joseph's College-New York based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 4,348 students)
Emerson vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Saint Joseph's College-New York?
- Emerson College is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's College-New York for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Emerson than Saint Joseph's College New York ($52,288.00 vs. $31,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College New York than Emerson ($18,001 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College New York are 129.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($8,500 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College New York than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 20.1% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College New York ($24,360 vs. $20,286)
Emerson vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Saint Joseph's College-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College-New York or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 201 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College-New York (1010)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (22)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Joseph's College-New York (3.2)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Saint Joseph's College-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Saint Joseph's College-New York? 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 Saint Joseph's College-New York and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Saint Joseph's College New York (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College New York earn on average $5,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,200)
- Saint Joseph's College New York students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Saint Joseph's College-New York graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's College-New York students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/