Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bridgewater State Fitchburg State Framingham State University Texas Tech Westfield State University UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU University of Massachusetts-Boston UH UNT| Salem State University | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $7,394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $192 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | UT Tyler | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 712.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.5% higher at UT Tyler than Salem State University ($23,232.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Salem State University ($13,248 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 50.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,908 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 12.3% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,612 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $4,700 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,400)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $5,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $24,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($192 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/