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Overview |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 | Aug 26, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 6,539 students)
CCSU vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Salem State University?
- Central Connecticut State University is 611% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at CCSU than Salem State University ($19,358.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Salem State University ($17,088 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 20% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,464 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Central Connecticut State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 37.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,562 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Salem State University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,400)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- CCSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/