| Salem State vs. UMass Amherst |
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|---|---|---|
#11 in Federal Region I Universities #30 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #102 in National Universities #16 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,978 Massachusetts Residents $18,961 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$17,357 Massachusetts Residents $39,293 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,088 Massachusetts Residents $10,747 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,009 Massachusetts Residents $34,720 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,626 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,636 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier92.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.52% |
| Lower18.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.36% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,539 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,229 |
| Smaller5,078 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,391 |
| Smaller1,461 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,838 |
| Smaller851 | Online Student Population | Larger3,853 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,706) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,484) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,283) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 673 | Number of faculties | 1,760 |
| Lower$90,448 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,437 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.