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Overview |
Salem State University | URI | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Salem State University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Salem State University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 6,539 students)
Salem State University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 1,393% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 354.9% higher at URI than Salem State University ($32,068.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than URI ($19,277 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 10.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($13,584 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Rhode Island (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 54.8% larger than aid received Salem State University ($13,257 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than URI (76.4%)
Salem State University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or URI? 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 URI and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Salem State University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $11,800 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,400)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $562 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $24,000)
- URI graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/