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Overview |
Newbury College-Brookline | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Brookline, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 636 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newbury.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Newbury College-Brookline | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,940 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,940 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Newbury College-Brookline | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Newbury College-Brookline | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Newbury College-Brookline | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Newbury College-Brookline | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Newbury College-Brookline | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Newbury College-Brookline | 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 Newbury College-Brookline based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 636 students)
Newbury College-Brookline vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Newbury College-Brookline or Salem State University?
- Newbury College Brookline is 3,629.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($33,940.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 381.4% higher at Newbury College-Brookline than Salem State University ($33,940.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newbury College Brookline are 0.4% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,900 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Newbury College Brookline (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is ?% larger than aid received Newbury College Brookline ($8,562 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Newbury College-Brookline 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 Newbury College-Brookline .
Newbury College-Brookline vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Newbury College-Brookline 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 Newbury College-Brookline.
- The graduation rate at Newbury College-Brookline is the same as at Salem State University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Newbury College-Brookline graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,900)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Newbury College-Brookline graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Newbury College-Brookline graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newbury College-Brookline students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/