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Overview |
Salem State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #916 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $14,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Salem State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 3,439 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 3,313 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $202 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Salem State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 2,919 students)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 68.8% higher at SUNY Canton than Salem State University ($11,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Salem State University ($14,451 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($16,378 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 3% larger than aid received Salem State University ($8,491 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Salem State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Salem State University (95.6%)
Salem State University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $4,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $24,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($202 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/