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BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson Chapman Brandeis University| Emerson College | SUNY Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 89% |
Admission |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $171 |
Diversity |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,842 students)
Emerson vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or SUNY Poly?
- Emerson College is 639.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.3% higher at Emerson than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($52,288.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Emerson ($13,799 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 39.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,008 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Emerson College (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 156.5% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($24,360 vs. $9,497)
Emerson vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 70 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNY Poly (26)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY Poly (3.7)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $4,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $49,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $6,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,500)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($171 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/