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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 990/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $248 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 8% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 6,239 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Salem State University?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 641.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.3% higher at Purdue Calumet than Salem State University ($16,164.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Salem State University ($10,908 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 116.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,560 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($8,241 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- Accepted freshman Purdue Calumet students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $3,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $24,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($216 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/