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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $248 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 6,539 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Salem State University?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 656.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Arkansas State University than Salem State University ($12,744.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Salem State University ($12,011 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 48.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,100 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 31.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,225 vs. $8,562)
Arkansas State University vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/