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Overview |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 6,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #52 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | yu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $45,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $45,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $35,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $30,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 86% |
Admission |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 1,615 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 1,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $72,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Yeshiva University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Yeshiva University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Yeshiva University?
- Emerson College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Emerson than Yeshiva University ($52,288.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than Emerson ($35,912 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 41% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,850 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Emerson College (86% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yeshiva University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($30,955 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Yeshiva University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Yeshiva University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yeshiva University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Yeshiva University (1229) is 18 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Yeshiva University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Yeshiva University? 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 Yeshiva University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Yeshiva University is higher than Emerson College (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Yeshiva University earn on average $23,000 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($72,200 vs. $49,200)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,500)
- Yeshiva University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Yeshiva University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/