Emerson vs. BU |
#2 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$55,392 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
cheaper$34,352 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
Less$24,566 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,360 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
Easier42.75% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter14.37% |
Lower19.36% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.32% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller5,891 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,714 |
Smaller4,155 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,459 |
Smaller1,736 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,255 |
Smaller845 | Online Student Population | Larger4,044 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower77% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,578) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
617 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
Lower$93,031 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.