University of Scranton vs Emerson Boston

When it comes to higher education, University of Scranton and Emerson College stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. With an acceptance rate of 78%, the University of Scranton welcomes a diverse student body, while Emerson College's acceptance rate of 48% reflects its competitive admissions process. Both universities boast strong academic programs, with Scranton excelling in the fields of business, nursing, and education, and Emerson gaining recognition for its programs in communication, performing arts, and marketing. While Scranton's student body is predominantly undergraduate, Emerson has a significant graduate population, contributing to its vibrant and diverse campus culture. To help you make an informed decision about your academic journey, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two esteemed institutions. Explore the table to discover which university aligns best with your aspirations and goals.

	Emerson College	University of Scranton
Overview
Location	Boston, Massachusetts	Scranton, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	87.0%	87.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	45.3%	80.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65
SAT range	1200 - 1400	1100 - 1280
ACT range	28 - 32	23 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	28.0%	79.0%
Students submitting ACT score	12.0%	23.0%
Total number of applicants	11,568	9,111
Total number of admissions given out	5,238	7,315
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,058	895
Yield rate	20.2%	12.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$73,450	$61,834
Average net price	$48,842	$35,913
Tuition	$51,264	$48,062
Room & board	$19,144	Room/dormitory: $9,410 Meal plan: $6,680
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	80.0% Average amount $25,433	98.0% Average amount $28,068
Students receiving federal student loan	50.0% Average amount $5,314	69.0% Average amount $5,367
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $28,643	15.0% Average amount $21,558

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,117 Men 35.6% Women 64.4%	3,487 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%
Graduate students	1,783 Men 12.4% Women 87.6%	1,205 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	56.4%
International students	12.4%	2.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	2,583	2,614
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California New York New Jersey Connecticut Florida	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Connecticut Maryland

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Health Professions Communication and Journalism English Language and Literature Education	Health Professions Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	78.8%	78.8%
Dropout rate	20.5%	21.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,751 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $62,323 Marketing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,791 Year 2: $56,641 Year 3: $59,256 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,510 Year 2: $44,327 Year 3: $53,692 Communication and Media Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $39,045 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $50,740 Publishing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,317 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $48,728 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,632 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $46,462 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,675 Year 2: $38,953 Year 3: $45,255 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,872 Year 2: $40,140 Year 3: $43,252 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,439 Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: $42,141 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: $41,506	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,218 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $90,913 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,695 Year 2: $80,779 Year 3: $90,769 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,141 Year 2: $88,506 Year 3: $87,713 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,583 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $81,737 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,808 Year 2: $73,697 Year 3: $78,423 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $66,016 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $75,337 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,383 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $72,081 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,398 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $71,557 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,417 Year 2: $66,821 Year 3: $69,773 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,332 Year 2: $62,088 Year 3: $65,961

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