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Overview |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,162 students)
Salem State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 951.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Ship than Salem State University ($10,048.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Ship ($19,277 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 29.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($11,538 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,562 vs. $7,593)
Salem State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Ship 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 (92.7%) than Ship (87.8%)
Salem State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Salem State University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,800 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/