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Overview |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $13,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $20,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $10,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 4,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 4,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $271 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 2,846 students)
Salem State University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or KSC?
- Keene State College is 1,191.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.5% higher at KSC than Salem State University ($23,230.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than KSC ($19,324 vs. $20,405)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 18.2% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,860 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Salem State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 27.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,527 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than KSC (89.1%)
Salem State University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or KSC? 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 KSC and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Salem State University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates of Salem State University and KSC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,400 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,295)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($248 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/