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Overview |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,363 students)
Salem State University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 1,200.2% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.5% higher at Castleton State College than Salem State University ($28,800.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Salem State University ($16,791 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 20.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,404 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 51.9% larger than aid received Salem State University ($13,007 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.17) as students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Salem State University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Salem State University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,600)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/