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Overview |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $274 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Oberlin based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,992 students)
Emerson vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Oberlin than Emerson College ($61,106.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oberlin College than Emerson ($46,462 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 6.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($18,390 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Emerson College (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 43.8% larger than aid received Emerson College ($35,040 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 146 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Emerson vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Emerson College (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $43,900)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,579)
- Emerson graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($242 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/