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Overview |
Salem State University | Rosemont College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Rosemont, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | rosemont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Rosemont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $20,885 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,885 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $13,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $19,297 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $17,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Rosemont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 1,578 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 1,176 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Rosemont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Rosemont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Rosemont College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Salem State University | Rosemont College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Rosemont 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 Rosemont College based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 777 students)
Salem State University vs. Rosemont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Rosemont College?
- Rosemont College is 2,195.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($20,885.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.2% higher at Rosemont College than Salem State University ($20,885.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rosemont College than Salem State University ($19,297 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rosemont College are 21% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,530 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rosemont College than Salem State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rosemont College students is 113.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($17,563 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. Rosemont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Rosemont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rosemont College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Rosemont College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Rosemont College (74.5%)
Salem State University vs. Rosemont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Rosemont 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 Rosemont College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Rosemont College is higher than Salem State University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Rosemont College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rosemont College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Rosemont College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rosemont College 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/