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Overview |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % 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% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Marquette University?
- Emerson College is 14% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Emerson than Marquette University ($52,288.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Emerson ($33,136 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 33.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,636 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Emerson College ($29,102 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 8 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Marquette University? 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 Marquette University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is the same as at Marquette University (81% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University 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/