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Overview |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Wheaton College | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,667 students)
Salem State University vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 6,465.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 747.5% higher at Wheaton College than Salem State University ($59,750.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Wheaton College ($19,277 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,800 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Wheaton College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 386.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($41,665 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Salem State University vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Salem State University (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/