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BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College Pratt Institute Babson Chapman Brandeis University| Emerson College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 11% |
Admission |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $67 |
Diversity |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 943 students)
Emerson vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or USMMA?
- Emerson College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Emerson than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($52,288.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Emerson ($4,891 vs. $51,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (78% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 442.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($24,360 vs. $4,489)
Emerson vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 9 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Emerson vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Emerson.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $43,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $49,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($67 vs. $242)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/