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Overview |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 923% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at NDSU than Salem State University ($13,963.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Salem State University ($15,962 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 60.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,300 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 49.4% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,562 vs. $5,732)
Salem State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Salem State University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $9,200 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $44,400)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($23,300 vs. $24,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/