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Boston, MA · Boston, MA
| Emmanuel College | Suffolk University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,706/yr | $29,618/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,399/yr | $24,745/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,889 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,611/yr | $25,711/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,008/yr | $25,702/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,577/yr | $29,654/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,832/yr | $36,264/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $285/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,280/yr | $21,326/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,640/yr | $26,992/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,866/yr | $2,854/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,252/yr | $65,281/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,550/yr | $47,550/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $48,550/yr | $47,550/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 76% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1170–1340 | 1090–1300 |
| SAT average | 1250 | 1216 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 24–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,937 | 10,101 |
| Students accepted | 4,785 | 8,560 |
| Students who enrolled | 537 | 1,214 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 13% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $68,245/yr | $67,506/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $45,943–$93,132 | $38,432–$99,147 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 72% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,180/yr | $55,856/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 49% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 65% | 59% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,385/yr | $61,452/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 15% | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Social Sciences 12% · Communication & Journalism 12% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $90,167/yr | Business/Managerial Economics — $153,437/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,854 | 4,268 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 74 | 2,030 |
| Average professor pay | $10,788/mo | $12,891/mo |
| Full-time professors | 52% | 56% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $86,708 | $62,281 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1919 | 1906 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 12% |
| Men | 24% | 36% |
| Women | 76% | 64% |
| White students | 63% | 49% |
| Black students | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 16% |
| Asian students | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 21% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.6% | 3.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,725/yr | $11,805/yr |
| Endowment | $173.2M | $252.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,464 | 1,440 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $16,378/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $3,982/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 285 | 353 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.2M | $4.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.2M | $4.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $47,531 | $5,483 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.