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Overview |
Emerson | Stevens | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $292 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Stevens | ||
| 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Stevens than Emerson College ($56,424.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevens Institute of Technology than Emerson ($41,689 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevens Institute of Technology are 14.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,080 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 31.2% larger than aid received Emerson College ($31,949 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 129 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $39,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($23,500 vs. $28,250)
- Emerson graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($242 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/