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Overview |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Hilo, HI | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,977 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #642 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,867 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,227 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,595 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,186 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,903 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $248 |
Diversity |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 31% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UH at Hilo | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than UH at Hilo based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,977 students)
UH at Hilo vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH at Hilo or Salem State University?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is 707% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188% higher at UH at Hilo than Salem State University ($20,304.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Hilo than Salem State University ($13,867 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 81.3% lower than costs at Salem State University ($8,248 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Hawaii at Hilo (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 37.5% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Hilo ($8,562 vs. $6,227)
UH at Hilo vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH at Hilo or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or UH at Hilo .
- Accepted freshman UH at Hilo students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UH at Hilo (84.2%)
UH at Hilo vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH at Hilo or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and UH at Hilo.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo (42% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UH at Hilo graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Hawaii at Hilo students graduate with a $4,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($19,903 vs. $24,000)
- UH at Hilo graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($205 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH at Hilo students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/