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Overview |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 2,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $35,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $15,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $29,298 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $27,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 4,212 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 3,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 905/1085 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 17% |
Students |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 2,171 students)
Salem State University vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 3,792.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($35,420.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 402.4% higher at Neumann than Salem State University ($35,420.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Neumann ($19,324 vs. $29,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Neumann University are 4.5% lower than costs at Salem State University ($15,680 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Salem State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 232.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($27,372 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Neumann (76.4%)
Salem State University vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Salem State University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $200 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/