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Overview |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 6,539 students)
SHU vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Salem State University?
- Sacred Heart University is 4,989% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 556.9% higher at SHU than Salem State University ($46,310.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than SHU ($19,277 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 17.2% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,954 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Salem State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 127.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($19,484 vs. $8,562)
SHU vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Salem State University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/