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Overview |
Salem State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $286 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Salem State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,324 students)
Salem State University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4,630% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Salem State University ($43,043.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Cedar Crest College ($19,277 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 17.5% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,722 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 278.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($32,415 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Salem State University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Salem State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,750)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($248 vs. $286)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/