Emerson vs. Gonzaga

Emerson College and Gonzaga University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Emerson College
Gonzaga University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Emerson (51.3% admitted vs 81.7%). Typical SAT 1350 vs 1290.
  • Cheaper after aid: Gonzaga. Average net price is $40,117 vs $53,432 at Emerson.
  • Graduation: Emerson 81% vs Gonzaga 83%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Emerson $49,200 vs Gonzaga $61,600 (median).
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Key differences

Emerson College Gonzaga University
Acceptance rate
Emerson more selective
Emerson51.3%
Gonzaga81.7%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Emerson higher
Emerson1270-1420
Gonzaga1190-1380
Average net price
Gonzaga $13,315 less
Emerson$53,432
Gonzaga$40,117
In-state tuition
Gonzaga $1,576 less
Emerson$57,056
Gonzaga$55,480
Out-of-state tuition
Gonzaga $1,576 less
Emerson$57,056
Gonzaga$55,480
Graduation rate
Gonzaga +2 pts
Emerson81%
Gonzaga83%
Median earnings (10 years)
Gonzaga +$12,400
Emerson$49,200
Gonzaga$61,600

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Emerson 10,378
  • Gonzaga 8,759
  • Admitted
  • Emerson 5,325
  • Gonzaga 7,155
  • Acceptance rate
  • Emerson 51.3%
  • Gonzaga 81.7%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Emerson 15.5%
  • Gonzaga 17.5%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Emerson 1350
  • Gonzaga 1290
  • Typical ACT score
  • Emerson 30
  • Gonzaga 29
  • Average high school GPA
  • Emerson 3.73
  • Gonzaga 3.67
  • Typical high school grades
  • Emerson A-
  • Gonzaga A-
  • Admissions standards
  • Emerson Very High
  • Gonzaga Very High
  • Applicant competition
  • Emerson Low
  • Gonzaga
  • SAT range
  • Emerson 1270-1420
  • Gonzaga 1190-1380
  • ACT range
  • Emerson 29-32
  • Gonzaga 27-31
  • Submit test scores
  • Emerson Test optional
  • Gonzaga Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Emerson Feb 20, 2027
  • Gonzaga Feb 1, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Emerson $57,056
  • Gonzaga $55,480
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Emerson $57,056
  • Gonzaga $55,480
  • Room & board
  • Emerson $20,920
  • Gonzaga $15,730
  • Average net price
  • Emerson $53,432
  • Gonzaga $40,117
  • Average grant aid
  • Emerson $26,997
  • Gonzaga $33,390
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Emerson 77%
  • Gonzaga 100%
  • Graduation rate
  • Emerson 81%
  • Gonzaga 83%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Emerson $49,200
  • Gonzaga $61,600
  • Making student loan payments
  • Emerson 80%
  • Gonzaga 86%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Emerson $23,500
  • Gonzaga $26,394
  • Median loan payment
  • Emerson $242
  • Gonzaga $272
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Emerson 14:1
  • Gonzaga 12:1
  • Popular majors
  • Emerson
    • Communication (33%)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (29%)
    • English and Literature (19%)
    • Business (14%)
    • Health Professions (2%)
  • Gonzaga
    • Business (29%)
    • Social Sciences (12%)
    • Engineering (9%)
    • Communication (7%)
    • Psychology (7%)
  • Location
  • Emerson Boston, MA
  • Gonzaga Spokane, WA
  • Setting
  • Emerson Large City
  • Gonzaga Midsize City
  • Total enrollment
  • Emerson 5,263
  • Gonzaga 7,470
  • Type
  • Emerson Private 4 Year
  • Gonzaga Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Emerson #208
  • Gonzaga #180

Comparable Facts

Compare Emerson College in Boston, MA with Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Gonzaga University is larger than Emerson based on total student enrollment (7,470 students vs. 5,263 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Emerson College is located in Boston, MA (Large City setting); Gonzaga University is in Spokane, WA (Midsize City setting).
  • Emerson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Gonzaga University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Emerson College 14:1; Gonzaga University 12:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 24.8% lower than at Emerson College ($15,730 vs. $20,920).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 2.8% higher at Emerson than at Gonzaga University (about $1,576 more per year; $57,056 vs. $55,480).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Gonzaga University than at Emerson College (100% vs. 77%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 23.7% larger than aid received by Emerson College students ($33,390 vs. $26,997).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Emerson than at Gonzaga (30 vs. 29, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Emerson and Gonzaga.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Emerson Feb 20, 2027; Gonzaga Feb 1, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Emerson average a 3.73 high school GPA, 0.06 higher than at Gonzaga (3.67).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.5% at Emerson vs. 17.5% at Gonzaga.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Emerson College graduates have a $2,894 lower median loan debt than Gonzaga graduates ($23,500 vs. $26,394).
  • Among borrowers, Emerson graduates have an estimated $30 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Gonzaga graduates ($242 vs. $272).
  • More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation (86% vs. 80%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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