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Overview |
Emerson | Union College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 2,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $66,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $66,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $16,389 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $42,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $38,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 94% |
Admission |
Emerson | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 9,295 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 4,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 2,082 students)
Emerson vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Union College?
- Union College is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Union College than Emerson College ($66,105.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Emerson ($42,884 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 23.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,389 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Emerson College (94% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 46.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($38,751 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Union College (43.8%)
Emerson vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Union 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 Union College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Emerson College (86% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/