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Overview |
Salem State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Salem State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 4,043 students)
Salem State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro is 747.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at PennWest Edinboro than Salem State University ($11,574.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 40.5% lower than costs at Salem State University ($11,660 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than PennWest Edinboro (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,241 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
Salem State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Salem State University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,700)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/