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Overview |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 686 students)
Salem State University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 3,417.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 354.1% higher at Paul Smith's College than Salem State University ($32,012.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Paul Smith's College ($19,277 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($14,954 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 186.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($24,545 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Salem State University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,700)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/