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Pratt Institute NYU BU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Babson Chapman Brandeis University| Emerson College | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | The New School | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 91% |
Admission |
Emerson | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $246 |
Diversity |
Emerson | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Emerson | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | The New School | ||
| 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
- The New School is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or The New School?
- The New School is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at The New School than Emerson College ($52,926.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emerson College than The New School ($51,432 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emerson College are 37.8% lower than costs at The New School ($19,528 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The New School than Emerson College (91% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 13.3% larger than aid received The New School ($24,360 vs. $21,504)
Emerson vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at The New School (3.59)
- The New School has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or The New School? 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 New School and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than The New School (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The New School earn on average $3,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $372 lower median federal student loan debt than The New School graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,872)
- Emerson graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than The New School graduates. ($242 vs. $246)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School 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/