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Overview |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Rock Island, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,349 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #301 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | augustana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $47,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $47,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $11,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $24,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $34,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 6,965 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 61.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Augustana | ||
| 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,349 students)
Emerson vs. Augustana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Augustana?
- Emerson College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Emerson than Augustana College ($52,288.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Emerson ($24,660 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 65.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($11,782 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 43.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($34,946 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Augustana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Augustana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Augustana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Augustana? 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 Augustana and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Augustana College (81% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Augustana 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/