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Overview |
Emerson | Webb Institute | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Glen Cove, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Webb Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $55,075 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $55,075 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $19,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $56,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Webb Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 38 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 20.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Webb Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Webb Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | N/A |
Diversity |
Emerson | Webb Institute | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Emerson | Webb Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Webb Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 102 students)
Emerson vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Webb Institute?
- Webb Institute is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($55,075.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Webb Institute than Emerson College ($55,075.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Emerson ($19,744 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 39.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,990 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webb Institute than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 131.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($56,291 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Webb Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Webb Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webb Institute or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Webb Institute (1442) is 231 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Webb Institute students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Webb Institute (20.8%)
Emerson vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute and Emerson.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/