Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bridgewater State Fitchburg State Framingham State University Westfield State University University of Massachusetts-Boston Southern New Hampshire University Suffolk University KSC UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Worcester State University Endicott College| Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $39,055 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1020/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| 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 Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,663 students)
Salem State University vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 4,191.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 454% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Salem State University ($39,055.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Franklin Pierce University ($19,277 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 2.3% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,954 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 274.4% larger than aid received Salem State University ($32,056 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Salem State University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,300)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/