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Overview |
UALR | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UALR | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 986/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
UALR | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UALR | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 6,539 students)
UALR vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Salem State University?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 529.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($5,729.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at UALR than Salem State University ($16,320.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Salem State University ($11,173 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 63.2% lower than costs at Salem State University ($9,162 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 22.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($10,494 vs. $8,562)
UALR vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (42% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- UALR 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 UALR students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/