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Overview |
Emerson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,175 students)
Emerson vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at St Lawrence University than Emerson College ($61,600.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Lawrence University than Emerson ($33,283 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 22.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,995 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 81% larger than aid received Emerson College ($44,093 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or St Lawrence University? 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 Lawrence University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than St Lawrence University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from St Lawrence University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/