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Overview |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $248 |
Diversity |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Salem State University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 6,304.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 726.7% higher at MHC than Salem State University ($58,280.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than MHC ($19,277 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 14.9% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($14,954 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Mount Holyoke College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 359.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($39,304 vs. $8,562)
MHC vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC 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 MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Salem State University (85% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Mount Holyoke College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,400)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $2,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $24,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($219 vs. $248)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/