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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell BU NYU Fordham Syracuse Bridgewater State URI University of Massachusetts-Boston Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley| Emerson College | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
Emerson | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $266 |
Diversity |
Emerson | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or UMass Dartmouth?
- Emerson College is 268.8% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Emerson than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($52,288.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Emerson ($19,700 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 18.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,493 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Emerson College (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 142.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($24,360 vs. $10,055)
Emerson vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 186 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or UMass Dartmouth? 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 Dartmouth and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (81% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $200 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $49,000)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,760)
- Emerson graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/