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Overview |
Emerson | Touro College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 11,111 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #153 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $20,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $20,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $7,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $23,960 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 88% |
Admission |
Emerson | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 1,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1220/1428 | ||
| 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 | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $129 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Touro College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Touro College is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (11,111 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Touro College?
- Emerson College is 156.9% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.9% higher at Emerson than Touro College ($52,288.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than Emerson ($23,960 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Touro College are 178.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($7,010 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Touro College than Emerson College (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 145% larger than aid received Touro College ($24,360 vs. $9,941)
Emerson vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- Touro College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Touro 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 Touro College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Touro College (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,500)
- Touro College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($129 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/