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Overview |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Saint Joseph's University?
- Emerson College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Emerson than Saint Joseph's University ($54,400.00 vs. $51,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Emerson ($36,392 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 29% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,740 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Emerson College ($29,400 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Saint Joseph's University? 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 University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Saint Joseph's University (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $49,200)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $492 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($23,008 vs. $23,500)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/