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Overview |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $212 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 6,239 students)
Salem State University vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or A&M Commerce?
- Texas A&M University Commerce is 426.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($4,790.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at A&M Commerce than Salem State University ($17,390.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Salem State University ($11,902 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 67% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,808 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Texas A&M University Commerce (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 40.4% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,573 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than A&M Commerce (92.6%)
Salem State University vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $3,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $24,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($212 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/