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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 960/1120 | 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 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Salem State University?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 4,469.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 489.9% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Salem State University ($41,586.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($19,277 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are 0.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,936 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 215.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($26,987 vs. $8,562)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Salem State University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,300)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/