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Overview |
Salem State University | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Springfield College | ||
| 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 Springfield College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,921 students)
Salem State University vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 4,419.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 483.4% higher at Springfield College than Salem State University ($41,128.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Springfield College ($19,277 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,720 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 231.4% larger than aid received Salem State University ($28,376 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Salem State University vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Salem State University (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Springfield College 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 $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,500)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/