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Bridgewater State Fitchburg State Framingham State University Westfield State University University of Maine University of Massachusetts-Boston Suffolk University KSC UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Worcester State University CCSU| University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 986/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | 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 Southern Maine is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 6,539 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Salem State University?
- University of Southern Maine is 786.2% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.7% higher at University of Southern Maine than Salem State University ($22,680.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Salem State University ($12,343 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 36.9% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,924 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 12.9% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,668 vs. $8,562)
University of Southern Maine vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine 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 Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than University of Southern Maine (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/