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Overview |
Nichols | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Salem State University?
- Nichols College is 3,982.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427% higher at Nichols than Salem State University ($37,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Nichols ($19,277 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,110 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 209.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($26,515 vs. $8,562)
Nichols vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols 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 Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Salem State University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/