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Overview |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 990/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $248 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Salem State University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 6,239 students)
SIUE vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Salem State University?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 952.3% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at SIUE than Salem State University ($9,576.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Salem State University ($15,182 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 55.1% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,562 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 20.5% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,934 vs. $8,241)
SIUE vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or SIUE .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Salem State University (95.6%)
SIUE vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE or Salem State 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 Salem State University and SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Salem State University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $2,600 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,400)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $2,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $24,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($221 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/