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Overview |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lowell, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 17,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | uml.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $15,462 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $33,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $17,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $11,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 82% |
Admission |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 12,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 10,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1170/1348 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | ||
| 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 Lowell is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (17,153 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
- Emerson College is 238.2% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Lowell for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $15,462.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Emerson than University of Massachusetts Lowell ($52,288.00 vs. $33,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Emerson ($17,240 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 40.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,930 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Emerson College (82% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 103.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Lowell ($24,360 vs. $11,983)
Emerson vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 14 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or University of Massachusetts-Lowell? 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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (81% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Lowell earn on average $6,100 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/