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Overview |
SCU | Emerson | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 78% |
Admission |
SCU | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 7, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
SCU | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SCU | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 69% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 5,891 students)
SCU vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Emerson?
- Santa Clara University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($56,880.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at SCU than Emerson College ($56,880.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Clara University than Emerson ($50,551 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Clara University are 14.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,112 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Santa Clara University (78% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Clara University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($25,295 vs. $24,360)
SCU vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 102 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming SCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Emerson (42.7%)
SCU vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU or Emerson? 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 Emerson and SCU.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Emerson College (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $32,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $49,200)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- SCU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More SCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/