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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 5,891 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #235 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | emerson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $52,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $52,288 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $19,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $51,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $24,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 78% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 12,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 5,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 42.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $242 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Emerson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Emerson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Emerson?
- Wesleyan University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Emerson College ($63,722.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Emerson ($21,270 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan University are 7.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,180 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Wesleyan University (78% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 145.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($59,825 vs. $24,360)
Wesleyan University vs. Emerson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Emerson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emerson or Wesleyan University .
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Emerson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Emerson College (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $49,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($180 vs. $242)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/