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Overview |
Emerson | Penn | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 46% |
Admission |
Emerson | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $213 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at Penn than Emerson College ($56,212.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Emerson ($26,123 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 9.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,888 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than University of Pennsylvania (78% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 134.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($57,175 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 246 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Penn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Penn (6.5%)
Emerson vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Penn? 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 Penn and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Emerson College (96% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $74,400 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $49,200)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($20,633 vs. $23,500)
- Penn graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($213 vs. $242)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/