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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,092 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,763 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,521 | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | 5,806 | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1150 | 990/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $248 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 8% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 5,114 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Salem State University?
- Grambling State University is 464.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Salem State University than Grambling State University ($7,050.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grambling State University than Salem State University ($19,092 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 49% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,990 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Grambling State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Salem State University ($8,763 vs. $8,241)
GSU- Grambling vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Grambling State University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $12,000 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $13,997 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($24,000 vs. $37,997)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($248 vs. $392)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/