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Overview |
Salem State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Salem State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 4,358 students)
Salem State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 861.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.7% higher at Longwood University than Salem State University ($21,690.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Longwood University ($19,277 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 4.4% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,318 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,332 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Salem State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Salem State University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,200)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/