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Overview |
Emerson | UVM | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $230 |
Diversity |
Emerson | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or UVM?
- Emerson College is 221.2% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Emerson than University of Vermont ($52,288.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Emerson ($21,849 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 46.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,354 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 26.9% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($24,360 vs. $19,189)
Emerson vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is the same at UVM (1211)
- Incoming UVM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or UVM? 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 UVM and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Vermont (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Vermont earn on average $4,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,200)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,500)
- UVM graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($230 vs. $242)
- More UVM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/