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Overview |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Lodi, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,148 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | felician.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $33,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $13,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $15,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $32,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,286 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 893/1108 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Felician College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Felician College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,148 students)
Salem State University vs. Felician College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Felician College?
- Felician College is 3,620.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($33,860.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 380.3% higher at Felician College than Salem State University ($33,860.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Felician College than Salem State University ($15,743 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Felician College are 9.5% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,660 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Felician College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Felician College students is 280% larger than aid received Salem State University ($32,536 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Felician College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Felician College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Felician College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Felician College (3.05)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Felician College (89.2%)
Salem State University vs. Felician College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Felician College? 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 Felician College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Felician College (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Felician College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Felician College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Felician College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Felician College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/