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Overview |
Emerson | SMU | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 73% |
Admission |
Emerson | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Emerson | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or SMU?
- Southern Methodist University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at SMU than Emerson College ($55,012.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Methodist University than Emerson ($45,094 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 10% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,750 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Southern Methodist University (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 45.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($35,344 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 119 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming SMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SMU (3.68)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or SMU? 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 SMU and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Southern Methodist University (81% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $23,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $49,200)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- SMU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/