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Sewanee BU NYU Trinity Centre College Furman Fordham Syracuse Hendrix College Denison Tulane Northeastern| Emerson College | Rhodes College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
Emerson | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $271 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Rhodes College | ||
| 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 Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,008 students)
Emerson vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Rhodes College?
- Emerson College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Rhodes College for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Emerson than Rhodes College ($52,288.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhodes College than Emerson ($30,672 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 58.8% lower than costs at Emerson College ($12,296 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhodes College than Emerson College (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 46.6% larger than aid received Emerson College ($35,712 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 95 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Rhodes College (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,717 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,217)
- Emerson graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/