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Overview |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $8,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 3,147 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 2,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $179 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| 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 SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 1,792 students)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or SUNY Cobleskill?
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 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 Cobleskill 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 of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Salem State University ($18,122 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill are 0.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($16,250 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students is 5.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($8,668 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than SUNY Cobleskill (83.3%)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 Cobleskill and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $6,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $24,000)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($179 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/