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Overview |
Salem State University | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $117 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or City College of New York?
- CUNY City 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 City College of New York 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 City College than Salem State University ($5,181 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 14.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,954 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,822 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman City College of New York students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Salem State University vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than CUNY City College (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,400)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $12,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $24,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($117 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/