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Overview |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 5,848 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #777 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,577 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,817 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $10,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $11,092 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,475 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 910/1090 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $141 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | UT Permian Basin | ||
| 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 UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,848 students)
Salem State University vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 622.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,577.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.9% higher at UT Permian Basin than Salem State University ($18,817.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Salem State University ($10,370 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 40.2% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,668 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 29.5% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,092 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- UT Permian Basin has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $6,600 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $44,400)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $10,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($13,655 vs. $24,000)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($141 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Permian Basin students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/