Key differences on Students & campus

1
American has 1.9× as many undergrads as Emerson
Undergrads
2
American has 2 pts more first-gen students than Emerson (16% vs. 13%)
First-generation students
3
Emerson has 2 pts more Pell recipients than American (16% vs. 14%)
Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads

American7.3KLargest

Emerson3.9K

Pell Grant share

American14%

Emerson16%Highest

First-gen share

American16%Highest

Emerson13%

Diversity index

American0.65

Emerson0.65Most

Who they are

Men

American38%

Emerson34%

Part-time students

American3%

Emerson1%

Students 25 and older

American1%

Emerson1%

Race & ethnicity

American

Emerson

White
Asian
Hispanic/Latino
Black
Two or more
International
Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state

American3%

Emerson15%

First-years from other states

American94%

Emerson67%

First-years from abroad

American3%

Emerson18%

New transfer students this fall

American119

Emerson130

Transfers, share of new undergraduates

American7%

Emerson14%

Campus

American

Large cityNCAA D-I · Patriot LeagueROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

Emerson

Large cityNCAA D-III · New England Women's & Men's Athletic ConferenceStudy abroad

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

Policy	American	Emerson
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression	Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housing	Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records	Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online	Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related care	Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)	Student health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why