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Overview |
Emerson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $289 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 1,399 students)
Emerson vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Saint Michael's College?
- Emerson College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Michael's College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Emerson than Saint Michael's College ($52,288.00 vs. $47,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Emerson ($27,700 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 30.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,995 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 52.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($37,162 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Saint Michael's College? 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 Michael's College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Emerson College (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/