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Overview |
Emerson | TCU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 81% |
Admission |
Emerson | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emerson | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at TCU than Emerson College ($57,130.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than Emerson ($39,005 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 37.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,800 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Emerson College (81% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 27.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,813 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 9 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than TCU (42.6%)
Emerson vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or TCU? 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 TCU and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Texas Christian University (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,200)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- TCU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/