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Overview |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $251 |
Diversity |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,793 students)
Emerson vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or University of Portland?
- Emerson College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Emerson than University of Portland ($52,288.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Emerson ($33,717 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Portland are 13.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,172 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 38.2% larger than aid received Emerson College ($33,657 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 16 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or University of Portland? 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 Portland and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Portland (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $9,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,313)
- Emerson graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($242 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/