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Overview |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Aug 18, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Salem State University?
- Indiana University East is 699.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.7% higher at IU East than Salem State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Salem State University ($8,837 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 58.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,412 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($8,562 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Indiana University East (42% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/