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Overview |
Emerson | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $15,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $31,638 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $45,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
Emerson | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 4,702 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 3,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 1210/1420 | ||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Wheaton College | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (5,670 students vs. 1,778 students)
Emerson vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Wheaton College than Emerson College ($61,600.00 vs. $54,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Emerson ($31,638 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 31.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,430 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Emerson College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 71% larger than aid received Emerson College ($45,217 vs. $26,447)
Emerson vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Wheaton College (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/