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Overview |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $248 |
Diversity |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 2,328 students)
Emerson vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or University of Dallas?
- Emerson College is 17.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Emerson than University of Dallas ($52,288.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Emerson ($27,250 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 41.4% lower than costs at Emerson College ($13,810 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Emerson College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 48.7% larger than aid received Emerson College ($36,231 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 6 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Emerson students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than University of Dallas (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,000)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/