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Overview |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Temple?
- Temple University is 2,121% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 392% higher at Temple than Salem State University ($34,684.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Temple ($19,277 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 4.6% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,954 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 35.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,575 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Temple (79.7%)
Salem State University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Temple? 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 Temple and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Salem State University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/