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Overview |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 534 students)
Salem State University vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 1,564.8% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.4% higher at UNH Manchester than Salem State University ($34,010.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Salem State University ($18,923 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 0.1% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($14,954 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($8,562 vs. $7,822)
Salem State University vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
Salem State University vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Salem State University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $8,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/