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Carleton College BU NYU Macalester College Fordham Lawrence University of St Thomas Syracuse Minnesota Whitman College Oberlin Northeastern| Emerson College | St Olaf College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | St Olaf | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Northfield, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #156 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | stolaf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | St Olaf | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $54,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $54,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $26,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $40,399 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | St Olaf | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | St Olaf | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | St Olaf | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | St Olaf | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | St Olaf | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | St Olaf | ||
| 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 Olaf based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,046 students)
Emerson vs. St Olaf Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or St Olaf?
- St Olaf College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($54,650.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at St Olaf than Emerson College ($54,650.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Olaf College than Emerson ($26,171 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Olaf College are 56.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($12,450 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Olaf College than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Olaf College students is 65.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($40,399 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. St Olaf Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or St Olaf? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Olaf or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at St Olaf College (1282) is 71 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming St Olaf students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St Olaf (3.68)
- St Olaf has a higher acceptance rate (56.4%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. St Olaf Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or St Olaf? 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 Olaf and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at St Olaf is higher than Emerson College (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from St Olaf College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St Olaf graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St Olaf graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More St Olaf graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/