Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bridgewater State BU NYU Fordham Fitchburg State Syracuse Framingham State University Westfield State University Northeastern Emmanuel College Bentley Skidmore College| Emerson College | Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $248 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 14% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Salem State University?
- Emerson College is 5,645.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 641.7% higher at Emerson than Salem State University ($52,288.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Emerson ($19,277 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 30.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($14,954 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 184.5% larger than aid received Salem State University ($24,360 vs. $8,562)
Emerson vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Salem State University (81% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Emerson College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,400)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/