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Overview |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,459 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $63,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $63,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $30,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $50,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 11,412 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1430/1535 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $163 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Vassar | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,459 students)
Emerson vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Vassar than Emerson College ($63,840.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Emerson ($30,603 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 17.9% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,560 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Vassar College (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 106% larger than aid received Emerson College ($50,193 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 194 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Emerson vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than Emerson College (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Vassar College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $49,200)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $7,720 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($15,780 vs. $23,500)
- Vassar graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($163 vs. $242)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/