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Overview |
Salem State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Salem State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $299 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Salem State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or NCAT?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 289% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at NCAT than Salem State University ($17,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Salem State University ($9,189 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 62.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,179 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than North Carolina A & T State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,082 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Salem State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,100)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($24,000 vs. $29,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($248 vs. $299)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/