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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College NYU Fordham Syracuse RIT Binghamton University| Emerson College | University of Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | U of R | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 71% |
Admission |
Emerson | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1390/1540 | ||
| 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 | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $253 |
Diversity |
Emerson | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at U of R than Emerson College ($60,550.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Emerson ($39,775 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 7.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,232 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than University of Rochester (78% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 63% larger than aid received Emerson College ($39,715 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than U of R (38.9%)
Emerson vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or U of R? 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 U of R and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than Emerson College (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $21,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,500)
- Emerson graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($242 vs. $253)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/