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Overview |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 880/1200 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $109 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | City Tech | ||
| 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 6,239 students)
Salem State University vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or City Tech?
- CUNY New York City College of Technology 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 Tech 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 New York City College of Technology than Salem State University ($5,417 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 33% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,378 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 4.3% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,241 vs. $7,904)
Salem State University vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Salem State University .
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than City Tech (80.7%)
Salem State University vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or City Tech? 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 Tech and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (42% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $13,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($10,613 vs. $24,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($109 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/