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 (92.52%) is lower than Salem State (95.57%).
- Salem State has higher yield (17.47%) than William Paterson University of New Jersey (12.31%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,090.
- Salem State's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than William Paterson University of New Jersey (17 to 1).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey (9,426 students) is larger than Salem State (6,239 students) with more enrolled students.
- William Paterson University of New Jersey ($9,468) has higher amount of financial aid than Salem State ($8,277).
- Salem State's graduation rate (55%) is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (48%).

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
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,150 In-State
$24,464 out-of-state
$24,464 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,468
Test Scores
Admission
92.52% Acceptance Rate
12.31% Yield
Enrollment
6,546 Undergraduate
2,880 Graduate
4,312 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
275 Faculties (full-time)
783 Staffs (full-time)
$106,767 Faculty Salary
$80,044 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,252 annual charge
-1,486 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,750 annual charge
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