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Overview |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 986/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $248 |
Diversity |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Salem State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 804.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at AUM than Salem State University ($18,480.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Salem State University ($13,163 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 103% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,368 vs. $14,954)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery as Salem State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,562 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $1,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $24,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($229 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/