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Overview |
Salem State University | Utica College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $248 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Salem State University | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Utica College | ||
| 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 Utica College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,861 students)
Salem State University vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Utica College?
- Utica College is 2,450.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.2% higher at Utica College than Salem State University ($23,208.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Utica College ($19,277 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 18.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,667 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 62.8% larger than aid received Salem State University ($13,939 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Utica College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Salem State University vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Utica College is higher than Salem State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,400)
- Utica College and Salem State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($24,000 vs. $24,000)
- Utica College and Salem State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($248 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/