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Overview |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 676.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY Cortland than Salem State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Salem State University ($18,304 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 9.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,620 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 9.4% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,369 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Salem State University (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $2,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,400)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/