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Overview |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $272 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Wagner College | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 1,932 students)
Emerson vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Wagner College?
- Emerson College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Emerson than Wagner College ($54,400.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Emerson ($28,109 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 30.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,600 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 33.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($35,322 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Wagner College (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,379)
- Emerson graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($242 vs. $272)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College 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/