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Auburn vs. Salem State

The following statements compare Auburn University and Salem State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Auburn's tuition ($34,922) is more expensive than Salem State ($19,531).
  • Auburn's acceptance rate (45.92%) is lower than Salem State (95.88%).
  • Auburn has higher yield (24.14%) than Salem State (11.25%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,320.
  • Salem State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Auburn (21 to 1).
  • Auburn (34,145 students) is larger than Salem State (6,230 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Auburn ($10,920) has higher amount of financial aid than Salem State ($10,493).
  • Auburn's graduation rate (82%) is higher than Salem State (50%).
Auburn University

Auburn University

Public, 4 years • Auburn, AL #210 National Universities, #4 in Alabama more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,890 In-State
$34,922 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,920
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
45.92% Acceptance Rate
24.14% Yield
Enrollment
27,907 Undergraduate
6,238 Graduate
3,255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,466 Faculties (full-time)
5,895 Staffs (full-time)
$110,439 Faculty Salary
$79,606 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Salem State University

Salem State University

Public, 4 years • Salem, MA #27 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,338 In-State
$19,531 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,493
Test Scores
Admission
95.88% Acceptance Rate
11.25% Yield
Enrollment
4,867 Undergraduate
1,363 Graduate
836 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
296 Faculties (full-time)
777 Staffs (full-time)
$96,243 Faculty Salary
$86,074 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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