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Overview |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Salem State University?
- Indiana University South Bend is 699.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.7% higher at IU South Bend than Salem State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Salem State University ($8,785 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 62.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,190 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($8,562 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend .
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (42% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,100)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,530)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/