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Overview |
Salem State University | FDU | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem State University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Salem State University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 3,555.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.8% higher at FDU than Salem State University ($33,264.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Salem State University ($16,030 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 4.2% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,954 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 251.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($30,059 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than FDU (84.1%)
Salem State University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or FDU? 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 FDU and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $8,500 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/