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Overview |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boston.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,837 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,854 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 13 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 10/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $248 |
Diversity |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Boston Baptist College | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Boston Baptist College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 43 students)
Boston Baptist College vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boston Baptist College or Salem State University?
- Boston Baptist College is 1,152.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Boston Baptist College than Salem State University ($11,400.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston Baptist College than Salem State University ($15,837 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston Baptist College are 113.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,000 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston Baptist College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston Baptist College students is 26.8% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,854 vs. $8,562)
Boston Baptist College vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boston Baptist College 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 Boston Baptist College .
- Boston Baptist College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Boston Baptist College vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boston Baptist College 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 Boston Baptist College.
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Boston Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,500)
- More Boston Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/