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Overview |
Salem State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Salem State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,416 students)
Salem State University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 5,463.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 618.1% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Salem State University ($50,624.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Widener University-Main Campus ($19,277 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,954 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Widener University Main Campus (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 278.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($32,412 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Salem State University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Widener University-Main Campus is higher than Salem State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $15,100 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/