California State University-Monterey Bay vs Salem State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
California State University-Monterey BaySeaside, CACatholic life on campusSalem State UniversitySalem, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- California State University-Monterey Bay has the higher graduation rate: 59% against 50% at Salem State.
- The average price after aid is lower at California State University-Monterey Bay: $13,663 a year, against $15,996 at Salem State.
- Median debt is lower at California State University-Monterey Bay: $12,750, against $25,000 at Salem State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Seaside, CA
Salem, MA
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
6,742
6,239
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
97%
96%
Graduation rate
59%
50%
First-year retention
80%
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,663
$15,996
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,970
$10,516
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,981
$13,870
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,440
$13,821
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,281
$17,590
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,818
$23,223
Median debt
$12,750
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,247
$56,662
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
California State University-Monterey Bay · Salem State University