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Overview |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Oneonta, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #417 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartwick.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,254 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,254 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,028 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,396 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,717 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,553 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,122 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 10/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1053/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Hartwick College | Salem College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hartwick College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,103 students vs. 469 students)
Hartwick College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartwick College or Salem College?
- Hartwick College is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($50,254.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Hartwick College than Salem College ($50,254.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Hartwick College ($18,354 vs. $22,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 14% lower than costs at Hartwick College ($12,300 vs. $14,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hartwick College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartwick College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Salem College ($41,717 vs. $30,048)
Hartwick College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hartwick College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Hartwick College .
- Accepted freshman Hartwick College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Hartwick College (59.7%)
Hartwick College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartwick College 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 Hartwick College.
- The graduation rate at Hartwick College is higher than Salem College (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Hartwick College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Hartwick College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Hartwick College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hartwick College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/