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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB BU NYU Fordham Syracuse USF Washington State| Emerson College | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Emerson | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Seattle U?
- Emerson College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Emerson than Seattle University ($52,288.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Emerson ($35,412 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 44.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,524 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($30,917 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 19 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Seattle University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Emerson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U 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/