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Overview |
Salem State University | Keuka College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Keuka Park, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | keuka.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Keuka College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $13,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $26,153 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $27,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Keuka College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 1,780 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 1008/1183 | ||
| 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 | Keuka College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Keuka College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $267 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Keuka College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Salem State University | Keuka College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Keuka College | ||
| 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 Keuka College based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 1,284 students)
Salem State University vs. Keuka College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Keuka College?
- Keuka College is 3,911% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 417.7% higher at Keuka College than Salem State University ($36,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Keuka College ($19,324 vs. $26,153)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keuka College are 20.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,556 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keuka College than Salem State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keuka College students is 235.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($27,624 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. Keuka College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Keuka College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keuka College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Keuka College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Keuka College (93.9%)
Salem State University vs. Keuka College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Keuka College? 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 Keuka College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Keuka College is higher than Salem State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $700 more per year than Keuka College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,700)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,904 lower median federal student loan debt than Keuka College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,904)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Keuka College graduates. ($248 vs. $267)
- More Keuka College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/