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Overview |
UConn | Emerson | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 78% |
Admission |
UConn | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1250/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
UConn | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
UConn | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 69% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 5,891 students)
UConn vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Emerson?
- Emerson College is 233.6% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Emerson than University of Connecticut ($52,288.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Emerson ($23,985 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 43.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,622 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Emerson College (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 66% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($24,360 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 39 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming UConn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (54.5%) than Emerson (42.7%)
UConn vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Emerson College (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $12,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $49,200)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- UConn graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/