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Overview |
UNH | Salem State University | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UNH | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
UNH | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UNH | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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 New Haven is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 6,539 students)
UNH vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Salem State University?
- University of New Haven is 4,582.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 504.4% higher at UNH than Salem State University ($42,610.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than UNH ($19,277 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 24.4% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($14,954 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 221.8% larger than aid received Salem State University ($27,556 vs. $8,562)
UNH vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH 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 UNH .
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than UNH (91.2%)
UNH vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Salem State University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $7,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/