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Overview |
Salem State University | CW | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $247 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | CW | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Salem State University | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 828 students)
Salem State University vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 2,330% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.7% higher at CW than Salem State University ($22,113.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Salem State University ($10,891 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 57.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,520 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 116.8% larger than aid received Salem State University ($18,559 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Salem State University .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or CW? 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 CW and Salem State University.
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($23,894 vs. $24,000)
- CW graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/