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Overview |
Emerson | St John's | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emerson | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or St John's?
- Emerson College is 12.2% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Emerson than St John's University New York ($54,400.00 vs. $48,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Emerson ($28,206 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's University New York are 1.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($19,926 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 27.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,773 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 131 points higher than at St John's (1080)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St John's (25)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or St John'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 John's and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than St John's University New York (81% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $12,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John'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/