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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 6,539 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Salem State University?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 1,498% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Salem State University ($35,515.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Salem State University ($17,123 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 13% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,954 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as Salem State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 29.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,104 vs. $8,562)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $6,800 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $1,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $24,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($228 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/