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Overview |
Emerson | UMass | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 75% |
Admission |
Emerson | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1300/1480 | ||
| 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 | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $248 |
Diversity |
Emerson | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Emerson | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or UMass?
- Emerson College is 227.9% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Emerson than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($54,400.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Emerson ($22,954 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 36.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,869 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (78% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 114.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($26,447 vs. $12,343)
Emerson vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 15 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or UMass? 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 UMass and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $6,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/