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Overview |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 95% |
Admission |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $217 |
Diversity |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Emerson College is 639.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at Emerson than SUNY at Albany ($52,288.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Emerson ($17,714 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 25.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,598 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Emerson College (95% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 112.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($24,360 vs. $11,485)
Emerson vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 120 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than SUNY at Albany (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $6,600 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $49,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $2,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,065 vs. $23,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/