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Overview |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $248 |
Diversity |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 6,539 students)
UMass vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Salem State University?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 1,678.7% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 430.6% higher at UMass than Salem State University ($37,405.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than UMass ($19,277 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 5.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,123 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 44.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($12,350 vs. $8,562)
UMass vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Salem State University (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $10,800 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University and UMass graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($24,000 vs. $24,000)
- Salem State University and UMass graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($248 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/