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Overview |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,864 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #485 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,350 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,350 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,774 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,071 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,549 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,845 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 5,131 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 1078/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 4% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell University | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Caldwell University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,864 students vs. 519 students)
Caldwell University vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Salem College?
- Caldwell University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($37,350.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Caldwell University than Salem College ($37,350.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Caldwell University ($19,000 vs. $23,071)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 5.5% lower than costs at Caldwell University ($13,056 vs. $13,774)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Salem College ($30,549 vs. $28,860)
Caldwell University vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Caldwell University .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 150 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Caldwell University (65.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell University or Salem College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Salem College and Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Salem College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $35,000)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Salem College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/