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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 99% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 986/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $248 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Salem State University?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 641.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at Purdue North Central than Salem State University ($16,164.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Salem State University ($7,832 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 102.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,380 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($8,562 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- Accepted freshman Purdue North Central students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (42% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,900)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $836 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,836)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($248 vs. $256)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central 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/