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Overview |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $248 |
Diversity |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Salem State University?
- Chicago State University is 741.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at CSU than Salem State University ($7,656.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Salem State University ($6,446 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,800 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 85.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($15,891 vs. $8,562)
CSU vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Chicago State University (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,300)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $31,250)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $323)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/