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BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson Chapman Brandeis University| Emerson College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $129 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Jefferson?
- Emerson College is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Emerson than Thomas Jefferson University ($54,400.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Emerson ($29,097 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 17.8% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,246 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 25% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,063 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Emerson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $73,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $49,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($129 vs. $242)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/