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Overview |
Florida A&M | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,265 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,491 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,704 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,713 | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | 4,797 | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1150 | 990/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $248 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | 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
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (9,265 students vs. 6,239 students)
Florida A&M vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Salem State University?
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is 246.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($3,152.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at Florida A&M than Salem State University ($14,524.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Salem State University ($15,491 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 40.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($11,644 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (98% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($8,704 vs. $8,241)
Florida A&M vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Florida A&M (21.1%)
Florida A&M vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $800 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,600)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($24,000 vs. $28,500)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($248 vs. $294)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/