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Overview |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 86% |
Admission |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $215 |
Diversity |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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 SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 4,184 students)
Emerson vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Emerson College is 639.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.9% higher at Emerson than SUNY at Geneseo ($52,288.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Emerson ($19,557 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 37.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,166 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Emerson College (86% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 201.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($24,360 vs. $8,089)
Emerson vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 5 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is the same as at SUNY at Geneseo (81% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $1,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,200)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $2,626 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($20,874 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($215 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/