Salem State vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey

The following statements compare Salem State University and William Paterson University of New Jersey with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • William Paterson University of New Jersey's tuition ($24,464) is more expensive than Salem State ($18,961).
  • William Paterson University of New Jersey's acceptance rate (91.53%) is lower than Salem State (92.66%).
  • Salem State has higher yield (18.29%) than William Paterson University of New Jersey (12.47%).
  • William Paterson University of New Jersey's SAT score (1,150) is higher than Salem State (1,110).
  • Salem State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than William Paterson University of New Jersey (15 to 1).
  • William Paterson University of New Jersey (9,070 students) is larger than Salem State (6,539 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Salem State ($8,626) has higher amount of financial aid than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($7,535).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 55%.
Salem State University

Salem State University

Public, 4 years • Salem, MA #30 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,978 In-State
$18,961 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,626
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
Admission
92.66% Acceptance Rate
18.29% Yield
Enrollment
5,078 Undergraduate
1,461 Graduate
851 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
293 Faculties (full-time)
767 Staffs (full-time)
$84,968 Faculty Salary
$76,696 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,706 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,150 In-State
$24,464 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,535
Test Scores
1,150 SAT
Admission
91.53% Acceptance Rate
12.47% Yield
Enrollment
6,604 Undergraduate
2,466 Graduate
3,400 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
377 Faculties (full-time)
1,096 Staffs (full-time)
$106,767 Faculty Salary
$80,044 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,420 annual charge
-1,662 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,740 annual charge
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