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BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson Chapman Brandeis University| Emerson College | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 3,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $48,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $48,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $11,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $22,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $36,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 1,703 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 1,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $289 |
Diversity |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | St. Kate's | ||
| 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 St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 3,533 students)
Emerson vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or St. Kate's?
- Emerson College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Emerson than St Catherine University ($54,400.00 vs. $48,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Emerson ($22,357 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 74.5% lower than costs at Emerson College ($11,636 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($36,206 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 179 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than St Catherine University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($242 vs. $289)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's 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/