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Overview |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cnr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,892 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $226 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 24% |
Students |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | CNR | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than CNR based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,853 students)
Salem State University vs. CNR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or CNR?
- The College of New Rochelle is 3,872.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 412.8% higher at CNR than Salem State University ($36,152.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Rochelle are 2.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,562 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than The College of New Rochelle (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($8,562 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or CNR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNR or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at CNR (3.1)
Salem State University vs. CNR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or CNR? 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 CNR and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than The College of New Rochelle (42% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,100)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $2,108 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($21,892 vs. $24,000)
- CNR graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($226 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/