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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence NYU| Emerson College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 82% |
Admission |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Syracuse than Emerson College ($61,310.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emerson College than Syracuse ($50,703 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 10.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,444 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Emerson College (82% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 10.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($29,110 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 16 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Emerson vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Syracuse University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/