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Overview |
Salem State University | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 953/1178 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Salem State University | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,407 students)
Salem State University vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 3,330.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 342.8% higher at Dominican College than Salem State University ($31,220.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Dominican College ($19,277 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 6.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,020 vs. $14,954)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University as Dominican College of Blauvelt (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 164.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($22,666 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Dominican College (89%)
Salem State University vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Dominican 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 Dominican College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is the same as at Dominican College of Blauvelt (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $7,100 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/