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Overview |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $257 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 1,159.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.6% higher at Coastal Carolina than Salem State University ($28,310.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Salem State University ($14,016 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 40.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,628 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Coastal Carolina University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,610 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Salem State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Salem State University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,200)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $930 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,930)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($248 vs. $257)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/