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Overview |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 57% |
Admission |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $218 |
Diversity |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | University of Richmond | ||
| 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
- Emerson College is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,876 students)
Emerson vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at University of Richmond than Emerson College ($60,330.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Emerson ($29,248 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 31.3% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,870 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than University of Richmond (78% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 90.4% larger than aid received Emerson College ($46,385 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 126 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Emerson vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Emerson College (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $24,700 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $49,200)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,352 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,500)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($218 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/