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Overview |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,947 students)
Salem State University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Parkside?
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is 592.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,298.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.6% higher at Parkside than Salem State University ($14,568.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Salem State University ($8,510 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 87.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,966 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 20.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,562 vs. $7,098)
Salem State University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Salem State University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/