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Overview |
Salem State University | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Salem State University | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $206 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Salem State University | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,895 students)
Salem State University vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 3,427.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 355.3% higher at New England Tech than Salem State University ($32,100.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than New England Tech ($19,277 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 12.3% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($14,954 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than New England Institute of Technology (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 58.3% larger than aid received Salem State University ($13,552 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Salem State University .
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than New England Tech (74.5%)
Salem State University vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Salem State University.
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/