Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Queens College City College of New York Bridgewater State Hunter Fitchburg State Framingham State University Baruch Westfield State University Lehman John Jay York University of Massachusetts-Boston| Salem State University | CUNY Brooklyn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 14,195 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #321 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $5,972 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $9,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 28,890 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 15,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 54.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1020/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $10,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $107 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Brooklyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. Brooklyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Brooklyn College?
- CUNY Brooklyn College is 661.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Brooklyn College than Salem State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Salem State University ($5,972 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 19.8% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,954 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,411 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Brooklyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Brooklyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brooklyn College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Salem State University vs. Brooklyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Brooklyn College is higher than Salem State University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,400)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $13,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($10,382 vs. $24,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($107 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/