Salem State vs. Massachusetts-Lowell |
#11 in Federal Region I Universities #30 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #89 in National Universities #14 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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$16,570 Massachusetts Residents $35,396 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,088 Massachusetts Residents $10,747 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,050 Massachusetts Residents $28,426 Out-of-State |
Less$8,626 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,220 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,110 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
Easier92.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.95% |
Lower18.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.39% |
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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller6,539 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,153 |
Smaller5,078 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,389 |
Smaller1,461 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,764 |
Smaller851 | Online Student Population | Larger4,902 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,706) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,570) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,520) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
673 | Number of faculties | 1,002 |
Lower$90,448 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,199 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.