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Overview |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (8,997 students vs. 6,239 students)
Salem State University vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 600.2% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at West Texas A & M University than Salem State University ($8,267.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Texas A & M University than Salem State University ($17,182 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 73.3% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,449 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than West Texas A & M University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 11.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,241 vs. $7,378)
Salem State University vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Salem State University (95.6%)
Salem State University vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is the same as at West Texas A & M University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $300 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/