- Both Suffolk University and Emerson College are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Emerson College has more expensive tuition of $55,392 than Suffolk University ($45,380).
- Emerson College has tighter acceptance rate of 46.06% than Suffolk University (83.55%).
- Emerson College has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than Suffolk University (1,190).
- Suffolk University is larger with 6,734 students than Emerson College (5,891 students).
Suffolk University View More Rivals | Emerson College View More Rivals | |
| #196 in National Universities #41 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #17 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Boston, MA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,380 | Undergraduate | $55,392 |
| $36,336 | Graduate | $34,352 |
| $25,800 | Financial Aid | $24,566 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 83.55% | Acceptance Rate | 46.06% |
| 15.68% | Yield | 19.53% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,734 | Total Students | 5,891 |
| 4,381 | Undergraduate | 4,155 |
| 2,353 | Graduate | 1,736 |
| 215 | Online Enrollment | 845 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $59,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,496) $15,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,578) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (23 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 353 Full-time 266 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 229 Full-time 388 Part-time |
| 948 Full-time 337 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 794 Full-time 415 Part-time |
| $107,148 for Faculties $77,477 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,795 for Faculties $82,035 Part-time |