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Overview |
Emerson | Villanova | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 52% |
Admission |
Emerson | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $273 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Villanova than Emerson College ($60,768.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Emerson ($34,837 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 21.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,087 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Villanova University (78% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 75.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($42,834 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 115 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Emerson vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Emerson College (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $35,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,497)
- Emerson graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($242 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/