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Overview |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #646 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 960/1080 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $105 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehman College is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman 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 Lehman 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 Lehman College than Salem State University ($4,974 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 Lehman College ($14,954 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 21.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,412 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Lehman 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 Lehman (55.3%)
Salem State University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $44,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $24,000)
- Lehman graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($105 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/