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Salem State vs. Central Michigan

The following statements compare Salem State University and Central Michigan University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Salem State's tuition ($19,531) is more expensive than Central Michigan ($15,480).
  • Central Michigan's acceptance rate (89.82%) is lower than Salem State (95.88%).
  • Central Michigan has higher yield (11.26%) than Salem State (11.25%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,080.
  • Salem State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Central Michigan (16 to 1).
  • Central Michigan (14,488 students) is larger than Salem State (6,230 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Central Michigan ($10,541) has higher amount of financial aid than Salem State ($10,493).
  • Central Michigan's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Salem State (50%).
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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Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Mount Pleasant, MI #214 National Universities, #6 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,480
Financial Aid
$10,541
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.82% Acceptance Rate
11.26% Yield
Enrollment
10,193 Undergraduate
4,295 Graduate
3,356 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
659 Faculties (full-time)
1,956 Staffs (full-time)
$96,194 Faculty Salary
$65,929 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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