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Overview |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 6,239 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $16,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $19,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $8,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 4,852 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 4,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 6,239 students)
TROY vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Salem State University?
- Troy University is 976% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at TROY than Salem State University ($19,584.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Salem State University ($12,504 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 104.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,996 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Troy University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,329 vs. $8,241)
TROY vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than TROY (92.6%)
TROY vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Troy University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $39,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/