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Overview |
Salem State University | SFC | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem State University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $252 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Salem State University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 SFC based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,661 students)
Salem State University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 2,887.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.6% higher at SFC than Salem State University ($27,188.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Salem State University ($18,602 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 20.4% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($14,954 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 102% larger than aid received Salem State University ($17,294 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SFC (84.3%)
Salem State University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or SFC? 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 SFC and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Salem State University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $425 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,425)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($248 vs. $252)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/