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Overview |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,921 students)
Emerson vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Springfield College?
- Emerson College is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Emerson than Springfield College ($52,288.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Emerson ($27,930 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 42.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,720 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($28,376 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 169 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Springfield College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Emerson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/