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Overview |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 6,239 students)
Salem State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 1,570.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Salem State University ($15,200.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Salem State University ($17,388 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 31.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,440 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Eastern Michigan University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,236 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Salem State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Eastern Michigan University and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,600)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,500)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/