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Overview |
Emerson | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 | SUNYIT | ||
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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 | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 | SUNYIT | ||
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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 | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | SUNYIT | ||
| 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 SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,842 students)
Emerson vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or SUNYIT?
- Emerson College is 639.6% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.3% higher at Emerson than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($52,288.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Emerson ($13,799 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 39.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,008 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome 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 Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($24,360 vs. $9,497)
Emerson vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 70 points higher than at SUNYIT (1141)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SUNYIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNYIT (3.7)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome earn on average $4,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $49,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $6,915 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($16,585 vs. $23,500)
- SUNYIT 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 SUNYIT 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/