Salem State University vs University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is harder to get into (91% vs 96% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $12,921 vs $20,319 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Salem State University | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 96% | 91% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 990–1160 | 1050–1270 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | — | 26–30 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Salem State University | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $26,037 | $34,295 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $12,921 | $20,319 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $20,330 | $37,868 |
| Measure | Salem State University | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,474 | $14,400 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $10,094 | $16,072 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $10,214 | $17,318 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $12,912 | $20,981 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,319 | $29,500 |
| Measure | Salem State University | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 4,291 | 5,221 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 55% | 49% |
| Come back for year two | 75% | 64% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $62,762 | $68,878 |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,250 | $25,000 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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