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Overview |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | San Angelo, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 11,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #908 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | angelo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $4,495 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $12,518 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $9,113 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 4,660 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 3,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 39.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $221 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Angelo State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (11,250 students vs. 6,239 students)
Salem State University vs. Angelo State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Angelo State?
- Angelo State University is 394% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($4,495.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at Angelo State than Salem State University ($14,575.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than Salem State University ($12,518 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Angelo State University are 38.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($11,800 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Angelo State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Angelo State University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,113 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. Angelo State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Angelo State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Angelo State or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Angelo State (79.2%)
Salem State University vs. Angelo State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Angelo State? 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 Angelo State and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Angelo State University (42% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $800 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,600)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $2,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($21,456 vs. $24,000)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($221 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/