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Overview |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $214 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 778.2% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242% higher at UTC than Salem State University ($24,110.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Salem State University ($14,417 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 57.4% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,500 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 8.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,309 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UTC (82.6%)
Salem State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or UTC? 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 UTC and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $3,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $24,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($214 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/