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Overview |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Delhi, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,612 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | delhi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $10,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $11,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,621 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 3,011 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $15,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $157 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | SUNY Delhi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than SUNY Delhi based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,612 students)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Delhi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or SUNY Delhi?
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi is 676.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at SUNY Delhi than Salem State University ($10,840.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi than Salem State University ($16,314 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi are 6.5% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,040 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Delhi students is 29.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,098 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Delhi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or SUNY Delhi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Delhi or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at SUNY Delhi (3.0)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SUNY Delhi (83.2%)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Delhi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or SUNY Delhi? 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 SUNY Delhi and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Delhi is higher than Salem State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $4,100 more per year than SUNY Delhi graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,300)
- SUNY College of Technology at Delhi students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($15,250 vs. $24,000)
- SUNY Delhi graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($157 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Delhi students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/