Not to mention, when your budget is limited, this is just one thing that you don’t really have the choice to consider - although Salem State seems to have a strong program but OP mentioned UM-B which is a BA vs Salem which has a BFA and a lot $27k b4 merit aid.
Sorry - I see you touched on the distance point later.
Given OPs privates are need aware at their expected cost is a huge concern, especially with less full pay intl applying. Yale, therefore, does make sense or other need blind schools that have the desired major.