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Overview |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,751 students)
Salem State University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 859.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.2% higher at Western Oregon State College than Salem State University ($28,710.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Salem State University ($16,754 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 36.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,923 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Western Oregon University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 24% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($8,562 vs. $6,907)
Salem State University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Salem State University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Western Oregon University (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $502 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,502)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/