Salem State vs. Manhattan
The following statements compare Salem State University and Manhattan College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Manhattan's tuition ($50,850) is more expensive than Salem State ($18,961).
- Manhattan's acceptance rate (78.49%) is lower than Salem State (95.57%).
- Salem State has higher yield (17.47%) than Manhattan (8.43%).
- Manhattan's SAT score (1,260) is higher than Salem State (1,090).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.
- Salem State (6,239 students) is larger than Manhattan (3,495 students) with more enrolled students.
- Manhattan ($31,090) has higher amount of financial aid than Salem State ($8,277).
- Manhattan's graduation rate (66%) is higher than Salem State (55%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,978 In-State
$18,961 out-of-state
$18,961 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,277
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
Admission
95.57% Acceptance Rate
17.47% Yield
Enrollment
4,853 Undergraduate
1,386 Graduate
844 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
296 Faculties (full-time)
777 Staffs (full-time)
$84,968 Faculty Salary
$76,696 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,675 capacity

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$50,850
Financial Aid
$31,090
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
78.49% Acceptance Rate
8.43% Yield
Enrollment
2,928 Undergraduate
567 Graduate
70 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
217 Faculties (full-time)
517 Staffs (full-time)
$102,614 Faculty Salary
$79,897 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,536 capacity
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