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Overview |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Emerson College is 5% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Emerson than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($52,288.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Emerson ($29,651 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 40.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,890 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 51.9% larger than aid received Emerson College ($37,006 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 46 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $12,600 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/