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Overview |
Emerson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
Emerson | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or University of St Thomas?
- Emerson College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Emerson than University of St Thomas ($52,288.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Emerson ($30,137 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 55.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($12,587 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Emerson College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 32.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($32,284 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 9 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of St Thomas (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $12,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/