Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson Chapman Brandeis University| Emerson College | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | tkc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $21,000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 326 students)
Emerson vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or The King's College?
- Emerson College is 149% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Emerson than The King's College ($52,288.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The King's College than Emerson ($34,192 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The King's College are 6.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,394 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Emerson College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($24,640 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 30 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at The King's College (3.73)
- The King's College has a higher acceptance rate (45.3%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or The King's College? 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 The King's College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than The King's College (81% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- The King's College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/