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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Colorado Mesa | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $248 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | 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
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 6,539 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Salem State University?
- Colorado Mesa University is 807.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.8% higher at Colorado Mesa than Salem State University ($21,983.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mesa University than Salem State University ($15,085 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mesa University are 29.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($11,522 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Colorado Mesa University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,209 vs. $8,562)
Colorado Mesa vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $24,000)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($224 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/