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Overview |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $203 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 6,239 students)
Salem State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 464.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.3% higher at TAMUK than Salem State University ($18,493.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Salem State University ($10,474 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 51.3% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,823 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 42% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,699 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
Salem State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $1,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,400)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $4,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $24,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($203 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/